Norman, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Norman, Montgomery County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Norman?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 113 days in the Central and Eastern Montgomery County forecast zone and Montgomery County — the most common reported hazard around Norman, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (50 days) and lightning casualties & damage (4 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 113 | Jun 2026 | Jul 14, 2016 · $90,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 50 | Apr 2026 | Jun 11, 2010 · 20 deaths · $9.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2025 | Jul 29, 2025 · $200 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Jun 2013 | May 1, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2023 | — |
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 Central and Eastern Montgomery County forecast zone and Montgomery County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Norman get?
A normal year brings about 2.6 inches of snow to Norman, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hopper weather station 6.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 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 Norman?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 69 miles northwest. 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 Norman | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 69 mi northwest | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 85 mi east-northeast | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 139 mi south | 16,100 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 Norman
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 62 tornadoes within 25 miles of Norman, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which passed about 23 miles southwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on March 2, 2023, which touched down about 13 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 243 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 29, 2002.
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 Norman'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.
Norman radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Norman, AR?
KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 69 miles northwest. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Norman?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Norman the lowest scan from KSRX is about 5,600 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Norman 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 Norman, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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