Woodward, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Woodward, Woodward County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Woodward?
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 Woodward, 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 Woodward get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Woodward, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Woodward weather station 1.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.8 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 2.8 | 3.7 | 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 Woodward?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 74 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 Woodward | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 74 mi east-northeast | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 97 mi north-northwest | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 138 mi northeast | 15,800 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 Woodward
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Woodward, 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 2 miles northwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 25, 2024, which touched down about 19 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 480 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 91 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 Woodward'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.
Woodward radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Woodward, OK?
KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 74 miles east-northeast. KDDC (Dodge City, KS) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Woodward?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Woodward the lowest scan from KVNX 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 Woodward 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 Woodward, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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