Kenton, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kenton, Cimarron County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kenton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 107 days in the Cimarron forecast zone and Cimarron County — the most common reported hazard around Kenton, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (101 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (47 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 107 | Jun 2026 | Jul 10, 2025 · $150,000 damage |
| High winds | 101 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Jan 2026 | Feb 10, 2024 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 24 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Aug 2013 | Aug 14, 2006 · $28,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 8 | Jan 2024 | Dec 29, 2006 · $4.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 8 | May 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Nov 2015 | — |
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 Cimarron forecast zone and Cimarron County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Kenton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 126 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 Kenton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 126 mi north-northwest | 13,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 135 mi south-southeast | 15,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 161 mi south-southwest | 20,400 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 Kenton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 39 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kenton, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F2 on June 5, 1961, which passed about 14 miles south of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 29, 2024, which touched down about 18 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 117 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.75-inch hail on July 9, 1982.
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 Kenton'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.
Kenton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kenton, OK?
KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 126 miles north-northwest. KAMA (Amarillo, TX) is 135 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kenton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kenton the lowest scan from KPUX is about 13,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Kenton 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 Kenton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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