Little Ponderosa, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Little Ponderosa, Beaver County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Little Ponderosa?
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 Little Ponderosa, 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 Little Ponderosa get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Little Ponderosa, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Liberal weather station 5.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 1.0 | 4.6 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Little Ponderosa?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 74 miles northeast. 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 Little Ponderosa | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 74 mi northeast | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 128 mi south-southwest | 14,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 153 mi east | 18,700 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 Little Ponderosa
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 101 tornadoes within 25 miles of Little Ponderosa, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 18, 1982, which passed about 20 miles southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 27, 2023, which touched down about 20 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 523 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 69 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on July 12, 1958.
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 Little Ponderosa'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.
Little Ponderosa radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Little Ponderosa, OK?
KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 74 miles northeast. KAMA (Amarillo, TX) is 128 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Little Ponderosa?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Little Ponderosa the lowest scan from KDDC is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Little Ponderosa 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 Little Ponderosa, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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