Carmen, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Carmen, Alfalfa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Carmen?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 100 days in the Alfalfa forecast zone and Alfalfa County — the most common reported hazard around Carmen, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (53 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 100 | Jun 2025 | Jun 5, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 53 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | Dec 26, 2000 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 22 | Mar 2025 | Apr 14, 1999 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | May 2019 | Sep 12, 2008 · $1.8 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Oct 2020 | Jan 30, 2002 · $25 million damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Sep 2008 | — |
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 Alfalfa forecast zone and Alfalfa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Carmen get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Carmen, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Helena 1 Sse weather station 11 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.4 | 3.4 | 3.1 | 2.4 | 3.2 | 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 Carmen?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 21 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 Carmen | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 21 mi east-northeast | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 93 mi northeast | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 108 mi southeast | 10,900 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 Carmen
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 117 tornadoes within 25 miles of Carmen, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 2, 1979, which passed about 11 miles southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on November 24, 2025, which touched down about 6 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 444 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 78 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 31, 1999.
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 Carmen'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.
Carmen radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Carmen, OK?
KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 21 miles east-northeast. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Carmen?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Carmen the lowest scan from KVNX is about 1,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Carmen 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 Carmen, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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