Hunter, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hunter, Garfield County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hunter?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 166 days in the Garfield forecast zone and Garfield County — the most common reported hazard around Hunter, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (71 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (47 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 166 | Jun 2026 | Jun 1, 2007 · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 71 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 27 | Mar 2025 | Jun 9, 2011 · $375,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jun 2026 | Jul 19, 1997 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 20 | May 2019 | Sep 12, 1999 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Oct 2020 | Oct 26, 2020 · 1 death |
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 Garfield forecast zone and Garfield County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hunter get?
A normal year brings about 9.8 inches of snow to Hunter, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lamont weather station 10.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 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 Hunter?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 29 miles west-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 Hunter | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 29 mi west-northwest | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 76 mi north | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 88 mi south-southeast | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Hunter
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 160 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hunter, 39 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on May 25, 1955, which passed about 24 miles east-northeast of town and caused 20 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 12, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 588 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 93 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 Hunter'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.
Hunter radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hunter, OK?
KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 29 miles west-northwest. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hunter?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hunter the lowest scan from KVNX is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hunter 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 Hunter, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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