Waynoka, OK Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Waynoka, Woods 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 Waynoka?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 150 days in the Woods forecast zone and Woods County — the most common reported hazard around Waynoka, mostly in June and May. Next come high winds (51 days) and excessive heat (50 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds150Jun 2026Jul 22, 2000 · $55,000 damage
High winds51Mar 2026Jun 28, 1999 · $50,000 damage
Excessive heat50Jun 2026—
Heavy snow & winter storms44Jan 2026Dec 26, 2000 · $50,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill12Feb 2025—
Flash flooding10May 2019Oct 31, 1998 · 1 death
Flooding9Jun 2006—
Ice storms & sleet8Oct 2020Jan 14, 2017 · $984,000 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 Woods forecast zone and Woods County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Waynoka get?

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

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

Which radars cover Waynoka?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 43 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over WaynokaView
KVNX
Vance AFB, OK		43 mi east-northeast2,900 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KDDC
Dodge City, KS		101 mi northwest9,800 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KICT
Wichita, KS		108 mi northeast10,900 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 Waynoka

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 92 tornadoes within 25 miles of Waynoka, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on April 2, 1956, which passed about 13 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on November 24, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles east-northeast of town.

Hail: 327 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 46 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on September 16, 1962.

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 Waynoka'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.

Waynoka radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Waynoka, OK?

KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 43 miles east-northeast. KDDC (Dodge City, KS) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Waynoka?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Waynoka the lowest scan from KVNX is about 2,900 ft up.

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

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