Knowles, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Knowles, Beaver County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Knowles?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 150 days in the Beaver forecast zone and Beaver County — the most common reported hazard around Knowles, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (60 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 150 | Jun 2026 | Sep 12, 1999 · $8.0 million damage |
| High winds | 60 | May 2026 | Apr 15, 2008 · $19,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | Dec 23, 1997 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 22 | May 2026 | Feb 27, 2024 · $20 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 22 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jun 2026 | Aug 7, 2013 · $30,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Feb 2021 | Jan 14, 2017 · 1 death · $40 million damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Feb 2019 | Feb 24, 2013 · $720,000 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 Beaver forecast zone and Beaver County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Knowles get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Knowles, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gate weather station 7.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.3 | 4.6 | 3.0 | 3.2 | 4.3 | 0.7 | 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 Knowles?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 63 miles north. 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 Knowles | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 63 mi north | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 115 mi east | 11,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 142 mi southwest | 16,500 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 Knowles
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 71 tornadoes within 25 miles of Knowles, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 18, 1982, which passed about 18 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 8, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 489 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 75 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 11, 2011.
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 Knowles'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.
Knowles radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Knowles, OK?
KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 63 miles north. KVNX (Vance AFB, OK) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Knowles?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Knowles the lowest scan from KDDC is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Knowles 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 Knowles, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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