Bearden, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bearden, Okfuskee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bearden?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 109 days in the Okfuskee forecast zone and Okfuskee County — the most common reported hazard around Bearden, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (52 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 109 | Mar 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 52 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Jun 2024 | Jun 1, 2013 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Jun 2025 | Jun 14, 2025 · $100,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 9 | Mar 2026 | Jul 29, 2012 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2013 | Dec 9, 2007 · $10 million damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2025 | Mar 27, 1998 · $10,000 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 Okfuskee forecast zone and Okfuskee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bearden get?
A normal year brings about 5.0 inches of snow to Bearden, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Okemah weather station 6.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 2.9 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 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 Bearden?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 50 miles west. 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 Bearden | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 50 mi west | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 73 mi northeast | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 114 mi east | 11,800 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 Bearden
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 166 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bearden, 55 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on May 5, 1960, which passed about 19 miles northwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 19, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles south of town.
Hail: 421 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 62 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 15, 2022.
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 Bearden'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.
Bearden radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bearden, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 50 miles west. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 73 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bearden?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bearden the lowest scan from KTLX is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bearden 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 Bearden, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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