Ardmore, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ardmore, Carter County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ardmore?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 107 days in the Carter forecast zone and Carter County — the most common reported hazard around Ardmore, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (99 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 107 | Jun 2026 | Sep 10, 1999 · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 99 | Jun 2026 | Aug 1, 2006 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Apr 2026 | Jun 17, 2015 · 1 death |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2019 | Feb 24, 2007 · $22,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | May 2009 | Jun 1, 1996 · $100,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 7 | Jan 2026 | Nov 29, 2005 · 1 death |
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 Carter forecast zone and Carter County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ardmore get?
A normal year brings about 2.7 inches of snow to Ardmore, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ardmore weather station 2.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (1.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 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 Ardmore?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 79 miles north. 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 Ardmore | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 79 mi north | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 106 mi west | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 113 mi south | 11,500 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 Ardmore
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 152 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ardmore, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on February 10, 2009, which passed about 3 miles northwest of town and caused 8 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 20, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles south of town.
Hail: 623 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 70 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 22, 2011.
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 Ardmore'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.
Ardmore radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ardmore, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 79 miles north. KFDR (Frederick, OK) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ardmore?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ardmore the lowest scan from KTLX is about 6,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ardmore 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 Ardmore, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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