Kenefic, OK Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Kenefic, Bryan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

What weather hits Kenefic?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 106 days in the Bryan forecast zone and Bryan County — the most common reported hazard around Kenefic, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (89 days) and flash flooding (23 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds106Mar 2026Jun 4, 1998 · $150,000 damage
Excessive heat89Jun 2026—
Flash flooding23Jun 2025Jun 21, 2015 · $80,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms16Jan 2026Jan 12, 2007 · $129,000 damage
High winds11Jun 2026Oct 25, 2022 · $10,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill9Feb 2025—
Ice storms & sleet6Feb 2018Dec 26, 2000 · $500,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage6Apr 2008Apr 19, 2003 · 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 Bryan forecast zone and Bryan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Kenefic get?

A normal year brings about 2.0 inches of snow to Kenefic, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Durant weather station 10.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.7 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.00.00.40.70.40.50.00.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Kenefic?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 97 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over KeneficView
KTLX
Oklahoma City, OK
97 mi north-northwest9,200 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KFWS
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
122 mi south-southwest13,000 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KSRX
Fort Smith, AR
138 mi northeast15,900 ftLimited — 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 Kenefic

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 123 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kenefic, 44 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 2, 1957, which passed about 8 miles south of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 3, 2025, which passed about 20 miles north-northeast of town.

Hail: 401 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 59 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 11, 1992.

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 Kenefic'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.

Kenefic radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Kenefic, OK?

KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 97 miles north-northwest. KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Kenefic?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kenefic the lowest scan from KTLX is about 9,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

Is TALON's radar for Kenefic 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 Kenefic, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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