Atwood, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Atwood, Hughes County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Atwood?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 74 days in the Hughes forecast zone and Hughes County — the most common reported hazard around Atwood, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (68 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 74 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 68 | Jun 2025 | Sep 23, 2023 · $75,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $472,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 9 | Mar 2026 | Dec 27, 2005 · 1 death · $800,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jun 2021 | May 19, 2015 · $30,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2010 | Jan 28, 2010 · $8.0 million damage |
| High winds | 6 | Nov 2005 | — |
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 Hughes forecast zone and Hughes County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Atwood get?
A normal year brings about 2.1 inches of snow to Atwood, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Holdenville 2Sse weather station 7.6 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 Atwood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 59 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 Atwood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 59 mi west-northwest | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 95 mi north-northeast | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 114 mi east-northeast | 11,700 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 Atwood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 131 tornadoes within 25 miles of Atwood, 48 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 9, 1959, which passed about 22 miles south-southwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 7, 2025, which passed about 24 miles east of town.
Hail: 401 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 60 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 Atwood'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.
Atwood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Atwood, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 59 miles west-northwest. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Atwood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Atwood the lowest scan from KTLX is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Atwood 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 Atwood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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