Bartlesville, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bartlesville, Washington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bartlesville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 131 days in the Washington forecast zone and Washington County — the most common reported hazard around Bartlesville, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (60 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 131 | May 2026 | Sep 1, 2014 · $1.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 60 | Jul 2025 | Aug 1, 2011 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Apr 2020 | Jul 6, 2010 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 15 | Jun 2019 | Jul 1, 2007 · $1.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Jan 2017 | Dec 8, 2007 · $20 million damage |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 · $20,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Feb 2026 | Mar 31, 2023 · $1.0 million 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 Washington forecast zone and Washington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bartlesville get?
A normal year brings about 8.2 inches of snow to Bartlesville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bartlesville F P Fld weather station 4.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 3.0 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 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 Bartlesville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 44 miles south-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 Bartlesville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 44 mi south-southeast | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 104 mi northwest | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 121 mi west | 12,800 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 Bartlesville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 140 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bartlesville, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 8, 1974, which passed about 23 miles south-southwest of town and caused 14 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 25 miles west of town.
Hail: 414 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 51 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on September 3, 1970.
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 Bartlesville'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.
Bartlesville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bartlesville, OK?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 44 miles south-southeast. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bartlesville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bartlesville the lowest scan from KINX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bartlesville 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 Bartlesville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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