Nescatunga, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Nescatunga, Alfalfa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Nescatunga?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 100 days in the Alfalfa forecast zone and Alfalfa County — the most common reported hazard around Nescatunga, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (53 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 100 | Jun 2025 | Jun 5, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 53 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | Dec 26, 2000 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 22 | Mar 2025 | Apr 14, 1999 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | May 2019 | Sep 12, 2008 · $1.8 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Oct 2020 | Jan 30, 2002 · $25 million damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Sep 2008 | — |
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 Alfalfa forecast zone and Alfalfa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Nescatunga get?
A normal year brings about 10 inches of snow to Nescatunga, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Great Salt Plains Dam weather station 1.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 3.6 | 2.0 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 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 Nescatunga?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 2 miles east-southeast. 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 Nescatunga | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 2 mi east-southeast | 100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 74 mi north-northeast | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 110 mi south-southeast | 11,100 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 Nescatunga
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 131 tornadoes within 25 miles of Nescatunga, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 2, 1979, which passed about 23 miles south-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on November 24, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 450 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 78 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on September 22, 1985.
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 Nescatunga'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.
Nescatunga radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Nescatunga, OK?
KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 2 miles east-southeast. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Nescatunga?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Nescatunga the lowest scan from KVNX is about 100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Nescatunga 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 Nescatunga, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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