Alex, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Alex, Grady County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Alex?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 160 days in the Grady forecast zone and Grady County — the most common reported hazard around Alex, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (93 days) and high winds (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 160 | Jun 2026 | Apr 2, 2010 · $400,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 93 | Jun 2026 | Jul 16, 2006 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 34 | Mar 2026 | Mar 14, 2025 · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 29 | May 2025 | Oct 22, 2000 · $1.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 13 | Oct 2020 | Dec 26, 2000 · $14 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | Jan 12, 2007 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 4 | May 2026 | May 1, 2025 · $50,000 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 Grady forecast zone and Grady County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Alex get?
A normal year brings about 4.7 inches of snow to Alex, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Chickasha Exp Station weather station 11.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (1.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 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 Alex?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 40 miles 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 Alex | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 40 mi northeast | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 79 mi west-southwest | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 127 mi north | 13,900 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 Alex
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 172 tornadoes within 25 miles of Alex, 45 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on May 3, 1999, which passed about 15 miles north-northwest of town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 6, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 728 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 97 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 3, 1999.
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 Alex'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.
Alex radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Alex, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 40 miles northeast. KFDR (Frederick, OK) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Alex?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Alex the lowest scan from KTLX is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Alex 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 Alex, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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