Wakita, OK Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Wakita, Grant County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Wakita?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Grant forecast zone and Grant County — the most common reported hazard around Wakita, mostly in June and July. Next come excessive heat (64 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (39 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds84Jun 2026Jun 13, 2026 · $50,000 damage
Excessive heat64Jun 2026Aug 1, 2006 · 1 death
Heavy snow & winter storms39Jan 2026Dec 26, 2000 · $100,000 damage
Flash flooding19Jun 2026Jun 9, 1999 · $25,000 damage
Flooding13May 2019—
High winds12Mar 2025Apr 11, 2001 · $32,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill10Feb 2025—
Ice storms & sleet9Oct 2020Jan 30, 2002 · $25 million 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 Grant forecast zone and Grant County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Wakita get?

A normal year brings about 9.3 inches of snow to Wakita, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Medford weather station 12 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.9 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.00.12.92.52.11.70.00.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Wakita?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 15 miles southwest. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over WakitaView
KVNX
Vance AFB, OK		15 mi southwest800 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KICT
Wichita, KS		60 mi north-northeast4,500 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KTLX
Oklahoma City, OK		113 mi south-southeast11,600 ftLimited — 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 Wakita

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 123 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wakita, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on March 16, 1965, which passed about 11 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 17, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles southwest of town.

Hail: 483 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 73 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 19, 1980.

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 Wakita'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.

Wakita radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Wakita, OK?

KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 15 miles southwest. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 60 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Wakita?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wakita the lowest scan from KVNX is about 800 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Wakita 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 Wakita, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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