Allen, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Allen, Pontotoc County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Allen?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 104 days in the Pontotoc forecast zone and Pontotoc County — the most common reported hazard around Allen, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (83 days) and flash flooding (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 104 | Jun 2026 | Feb 20, 2012 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 83 | Aug 2025 | Aug 1, 2006 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jun 2026 | Jun 18, 2007 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $60,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Feb 2023 | Feb 24, 2007 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Jul 2012 | Jul 13, 2012 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2010 | Dec 26, 2000 · $3.9 million 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 Pontotoc forecast zone and Pontotoc County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Allen get?
A normal year brings about 2.1 inches of snow to Allen, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Holdenville 2Sse weather station 12.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 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 Allen?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 58 miles west-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 Allen | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 58 mi west-northwest | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 102 mi north-northeast | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 119 mi east-northeast | 12,600 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 Allen
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 139 tornadoes within 25 miles of Allen, 51 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 9, 1959, which passed about 15 miles south-southwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 19, 2025, which passed about 2 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 420 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 64 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on March 14, 2024.
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 Allen'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.
Allen radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Allen, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 58 miles west-northwest. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Allen?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Allen the lowest scan from KTLX is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Allen 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 Allen, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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