Avant, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Avant, Osage County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Avant?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 241 days in the Northeast Osage forecast zone and Osage County — the most common reported hazard around Avant, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (51 days) and flooding (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 241 | Jun 2026 | May 4, 1999 · $125,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 51 | Apr 2025 | May 20, 2019 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Mar 2021 | May 21, 2019 · $150,000 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 Northeast Osage forecast zone and Osage County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Avant?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 35 miles southeast. 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 Avant | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 35 mi southeast | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 106 mi southwest | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 111 mi northwest | 11,300 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 Avant
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 149 tornadoes within 25 miles of Avant, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 8, 1974, which passed about 5 miles south-southwest of town and caused 14 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 29, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 631 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 61 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on February 10, 2009.
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 Avant'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.
Avant radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Avant, OK?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 35 miles southeast. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Avant?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Avant the lowest scan from KINX is about 2,200 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Avant 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 Avant, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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