Atoka, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Atoka, Atoka County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Atoka?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 92 days in the Atoka forecast zone and Atoka County — the most common reported hazard around Atoka, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (54 days) and wildfires (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 92 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 54 | Jun 2026 | Aug 3, 2003 · $150,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 25 | Feb 2026 | Feb 6, 2026 · $12,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jun 2026 | May 10, 2015 · $400,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 19 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $180,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2023 | Dec 26, 2000 · $450,000 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 Atoka forecast zone and Atoka County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Atoka?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 92 miles 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 Atoka | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 92 mi northwest | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 118 mi east-northeast | 12,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 128 mi north-northeast | 14,000 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 Atoka
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 100 tornadoes within 25 miles of Atoka, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 27, 1966, which passed about 16 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 3, 2025, which passed about 2 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 260 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 42 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on April 19, 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 Atoka'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.
Atoka radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Atoka, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 92 miles northwest. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Atoka?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Atoka the lowest scan from KTLX is about 8,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Atoka 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 Atoka, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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