Barnsdall, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Barnsdall, Osage County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Barnsdall?
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 Barnsdall, 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 Barnsdall?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 42 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 Barnsdall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 42 mi southeast | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 104 mi northwest | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 106 mi southwest | 10,400 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 Barnsdall
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 131 tornadoes within 25 miles of Barnsdall, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 8, 1974, which passed about 11 miles south-southeast of town and caused 14 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 29, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 386 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 33 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 Barnsdall'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.
Barnsdall radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Barnsdall, OK?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 42 miles southeast. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Barnsdall?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Barnsdall the lowest scan from KINX is about 2,900 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Barnsdall 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 Barnsdall, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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