Parkerfield, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Parkerfield, Cowley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Parkerfield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 179 days in the Cowley forecast zone and Cowley County — the most common reported hazard around Parkerfield, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (35 days) and flash flooding (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 179 | Jun 2026 | Jun 1, 2007 · $1.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2026 | Mar 27, 2009 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | May 2022 | Jul 1, 2007 · $320,000 damage |
| Flooding | 19 | Apr 2024 | Nov 1, 1998 · $8.0 million damage |
| High winds | 15 | Mar 2026 | Jul 22, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jul 2021 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 12 | Mar 2017 | Aug 27, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Oct 2020 | Dec 11, 2007 · $200,000 damage |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Cowley forecast zone and Cowley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Parkerfield get?
A normal year brings about 6.2 inches of snow to Parkerfield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Arkansas City weather station 2.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (1.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Parkerfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICT (Wichita, KS), about 47 miles north-northwest. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Parkerfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICT Wichita, KS | 47 mi north-northwest | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 67 mi west-southwest | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 101 mi southeast | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Parkerfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 159 tornadoes within 25 miles of Parkerfield, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 25, 1955, which crossed near town and caused 80 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 6, 2024, which touched down about 24 miles south of town.
Hail: 674 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 84 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 13, 1998.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Parkerfield's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Parkerfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Parkerfield, KS?
KICT (Wichita, KS), about 47 miles north-northwest. KVNX (Vance AFB, OK) is 67 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Parkerfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Parkerfield the lowest scan from KICT is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Parkerfield free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Parkerfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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