Quinlan, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Quinlan, Woodward County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Quinlan?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 145 days in the Woodward forecast zone and Woodward County — the most common reported hazard around Quinlan, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (47 days) and high winds (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 145 | Jun 2026 | Jun 21, 2026 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Jan 2026 | Feb 25, 2013 · 1 death |
| High winds | 46 | Jun 2026 | Mar 15, 2001 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 34 | Jun 2026 | Jul 16, 2006 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 18 | May 2026 | Mar 6, 2017 · $1.2 million damage |
| Flooding | 13 | Apr 2009 | Apr 14, 1999 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Sep 2022 | Oct 3, 2002 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
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 Woodward forecast zone and Woodward County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Quinlan get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Quinlan, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cedardale 1 Ese weather station 10.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.8 | 4.2 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 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 Quinlan?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 55 miles east-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 Quinlan | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 55 mi east-northeast | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 104 mi north-northwest | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 121 mi northeast | 12,900 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 Quinlan
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 104 tornadoes within 25 miles of Quinlan, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF3 on April 14, 2012, which passed about 19 miles west of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 24, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 434 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 69 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on May 11, 1969.
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 Quinlan'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.
Quinlan radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Quinlan, OK?
KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 55 miles east-northeast. KDDC (Dodge City, KS) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Quinlan?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Quinlan the lowest scan from KVNX is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Quinlan 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 Quinlan, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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