Afton, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Afton, Ottawa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Afton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 103 days in the Ottawa forecast zone and Ottawa County — the most common reported hazard around Afton, mostly in May and June. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (95 days) and flash flooding (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 103 | May 2024 | Jul 1, 2007 · $20 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 95 | Jun 2026 | Sep 7, 2012 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 39 | Jun 2026 | Apr 26, 1999 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 37 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | Nov 29, 2006 · $1.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Dec 2013 | Dec 8, 2007 · $50 million damage |
| High winds | 6 | Oct 2022 | Nov 27, 2005 · $10,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 1 | Jan 2006 | Jan 18, 2006 · $100,000 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 Ottawa forecast zone and Ottawa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Afton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 49 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Afton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 49 mi southwest | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 94 mi east-northeast | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 103 mi south-southeast | 10,000 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 Afton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 143 tornadoes within 25 miles of Afton, 41 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on May 10, 2008, which passed about 19 miles north of town and caused 21 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 17, 2025, which passed about 14 miles south of town.
Hail: 402 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 61 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 4, 2003.
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 Afton'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.
Afton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Afton, OK?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 49 miles southwest. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Afton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Afton the lowest scan from KINX is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Afton 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 Afton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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