Chester, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Chester, Major County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Chester?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 93 days in the Major forecast zone and Major County — the most common reported hazard around Chester, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (58 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 93 | Jun 2026 | Jun 21, 2026 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 58 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | Dec 27, 2015 · $271,000 damage |
| High winds | 24 | Mar 2025 | May 16, 2022 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | May 2019 | Sep 12, 2008 · $400,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Oct 2020 | Jan 30, 2002 · $25 million damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Apr 2009 | — |
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 Major forecast zone and Major County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Chester get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Chester, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cedardale 1 Ese weather station 7.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.8 | 4.2 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 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 Chester?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 57 miles 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 Chester | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 57 mi northeast | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 110 mi east-southeast | 11,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 121 mi north-northwest | 13,000 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 Chester
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 109 tornadoes within 25 miles of Chester, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF3 on May 24, 2011, which passed about 18 miles east-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 25, 2024, which touched down about 13 miles west of town.
Hail: 385 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 57 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on May 11, 1969.
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 Chester'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.
Chester radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Chester, OK?
KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 57 miles northeast. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Chester?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Chester the lowest scan from KVNX is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Chester 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 Chester, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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