WaKeeney, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for WaKeeney, Trego County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits WaKeeney?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 79 days in the Trego forecast zone and Trego County — the most common reported hazard around WaKeeney, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (38 days) and high winds (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 79 | Jul 2024 | Jul 13, 1996 · $8,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2023 | — |
| High winds | 19 | Mar 2026 | Apr 14, 1999 · $15,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 10 | Dec 2018 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2018 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2017 | Mar 16, 1998 · $1.2 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Feb 2025 | — |
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 Trego forecast zone and Trego County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does WaKeeney get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to WaKeeney, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wakeeney weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (4.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 1.8 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 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 WaKeeney?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 87 miles south. 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 WaKeeney | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 87 mi south | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 100 mi west-northwest | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 118 mi northeast | 12,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
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 WaKeeney
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 135 tornadoes within 25 miles of WaKeeney, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 27, 1951, which touched down near town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 9, 2022, which touched down about 11 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 588 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 72 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on May 27, 1962.
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 WaKeeney'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.
WaKeeney radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to WaKeeney, KS?
KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 87 miles south. KGLD (Goodland, KS) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in WaKeeney?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over WaKeeney the lowest scan from KDDC is about 7,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for WaKeeney 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 WaKeeney, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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