Apache, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Apache, Caddo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Apache?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 159 days in the Caddo forecast zone and Caddo County — the most common reported hazard around Apache, mostly in May and July. Next come excessive heat (55 days) and flash flooding (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 159 | Jun 2026 | Apr 26, 2013 · $250,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 55 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Jun 2022 | Aug 18, 2007 · 3 deaths · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $15,000 damage |
| High winds | 25 | Mar 2025 | Mar 20, 2006 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 14 | Oct 2020 | Dec 27, 2015 · $5.1 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | Jun 2022 | May 23, 2015 · $300,000 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 Caddo forecast zone and Caddo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Apache get?
A normal year brings about 2.3 inches of snow to Apache, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Anadarko 3 E weather station 14.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 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 Apache?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 51 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 Apache | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 51 mi southwest | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 68 mi east-northeast | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 128 mi north | 14,100 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 Apache
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 164 tornadoes within 25 miles of Apache, 39 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 24, 1957, which passed about 23 miles south of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 13, 2023, which touched down about 24 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 844 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 109 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on September 18, 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 Apache'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.
Apache radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Apache, OK?
KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 51 miles southwest. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 68 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Apache?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Apache the lowest scan from KFDR is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Apache 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 Apache, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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