Braman, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Braman, Kay County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Braman?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 190 days in the Kay forecast zone and Kay County — the most common reported hazard around Braman, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (79 days) and flash flooding (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 190 | Jun 2026 | Aug 17, 2009 · $900,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 79 | Jun 2026 | Jul 30, 1999 · 3 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 49 | Jun 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Jan 2026 | Dec 26, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 19 | Mar 2025 | Apr 11, 2001 · $75,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 13 | May 2019 | Apr 11, 1997 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 12 | Aug 2008 | Jun 12, 2002 · $50,000 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 Kay forecast zone and Kay County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Braman get?
A normal year brings about 7.9 inches of snow to Braman, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Blackwell 1Ssw weather station 10 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 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 Braman?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 46 miles west-southwest. 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 Braman | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 46 mi west-southwest | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 51 mi north | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 110 mi south | 11,100 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 Braman
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 173 tornadoes within 25 miles of Braman, 40 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on May 25, 1955, which passed about 11 miles east-southeast of town and caused 80 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 3, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles west of town.
Hail: 738 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 April 21, 1996.
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 Braman'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.
Braman radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Braman, OK?
KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 46 miles west-southwest. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 51 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Braman?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Braman the lowest scan from KVNX is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Braman 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 Braman, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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