Kaw City, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kaw City, Kay County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kaw City?
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 Kaw City, 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 Kaw City get?
A normal year brings about 5.6 inches of snow to Kaw City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Burbank weather station 8.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 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 Kaw City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICT (Wichita, KS), about 69 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 Kaw City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICT Wichita, KS | 69 mi north-northwest | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 70 mi west | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 83 mi east-southeast | 7,300 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 Kaw City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 139 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kaw City, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on May 25, 1955, which passed about 18 miles west-northwest of town and caused 80 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 23 miles east of town.
Hail: 506 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 65 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 Kaw City'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.
Kaw City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kaw City, OK?
KICT (Wichita, KS), about 69 miles north-northwest. KVNX (Vance AFB, OK) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kaw City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kaw City the lowest scan from KICT is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kaw City 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 Kaw City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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