Hennessey, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hennessey, Kingfisher County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hennessey?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 107 days in the Kingfisher forecast zone and Kingfisher County — the most common reported hazard around Hennessey, mostly in August and June. Next come excessive heat (90 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 107 | Aug 2025 | Jul 6, 2004 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 90 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | Dec 26, 2000 · $150,000 damage |
| High winds | 17 | Mar 2025 | Mar 24, 1996 · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | May 2024 | Aug 19, 2007 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Oct 2020 | Jan 30, 2002 · $25 million damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Jun 2021 | — |
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 Kingfisher forecast zone and Kingfisher County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hennessey get?
A normal year brings about 9.1 inches of snow to Hennessey, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hennessey 4 Ese weather station 3.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 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 Hennessey?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 46 miles north-northwest. 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 Hennessey | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 46 mi north-northwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 64 mi south-southeast | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 110 mi north-northeast | 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 Hennessey
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 161 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hennessey, 39 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 3, 1999, which passed about 19 miles southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 12, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles north of town.
Hail: 570 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 105 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 8.00-inch hail on April 26, 1971.
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 Hennessey'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.
Hennessey radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hennessey, OK?
KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 46 miles north-northwest. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 64 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hennessey?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hennessey the lowest scan from KVNX is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hennessey 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 Hennessey, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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