Arnett, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Arnett, Ellis County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Arnett?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 92 days in the Ellis forecast zone and Ellis County — the most common reported hazard around Arnett, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (38 days) and high winds (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 92 | Jun 2026 | Jul 24, 1996 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | Dec 26, 2000 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 34 | Apr 2025 | May 12, 2018 · $20,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 24 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Oct 2020 | Jan 30, 2002 · $25 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Sep 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Mar 2024 | Feb 27, 2024 · $1.3 million 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 Ellis forecast zone and Ellis County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Arnett get?
A normal year brings about 6.3 inches of snow to Arnett, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Higgins weather station 14.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 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 Arnett?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 101 miles east-northeast. 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 Arnett | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 101 mi east-northeast | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 113 mi north | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 125 mi west-southwest | 13,600 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 Arnett
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 112 tornadoes within 25 miles of Arnett, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF3 on April 14, 2012, which crossed near town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on June 17, 2025, which passed about 15 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 408 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 89 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 18, 2025.
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 Arnett'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.
Arnett radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Arnett, OK?
KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 101 miles east-northeast. KDDC (Dodge City, KS) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Arnett?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Arnett the lowest scan from KVNX is about 9,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Arnett 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 Arnett, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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