Bee, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bee, Johnston County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bee?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 84 days in the Johnston forecast zone and Johnston County — the most common reported hazard around Bee, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (63 days) and flash flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 84 | Aug 2025 | Aug 1, 2006 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 63 | Apr 2026 | Feb 10, 2009 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jun 2026 | Mar 27, 2018 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 20 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $55,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 8 | Jun 2011 | Mar 20, 2006 · $40,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2023 | Dec 26, 2000 · $2.4 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | May 2025 | Oct 7, 2018 · 2 deaths |
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 Johnston forecast zone and Johnston County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bee get?
A normal year brings about 2.0 inches of snow to Bee, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tishomingo Natl Wr weather station 7.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 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 Bee?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 93 miles north-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 Bee | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 93 mi north-northwest | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 115 mi south-southwest | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 139 mi west | 16,000 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 Bee
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 124 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bee, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 2, 1957, which passed about 13 miles east-southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 26, 2025, which passed about 25 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 429 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 63 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 26, 1994.
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 Bee'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.
Bee radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bee, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 93 miles north-northwest. KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bee?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bee the lowest scan from KTLX is about 8,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Bee 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 Bee, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Tishomingo, OK radar 10 mi
- Kingston, OK radar 12 mi
- Madill, OK radar 12 mi
- Durant, OK radar 13 mi
- Calera, OK radar 16 mi
- Caddo, OK radar 17 mi
- Colbert, OK radar 19 mi
- Dickson, OK radar 25 mi
- Atoka, OK radar 31 mi
- Ardmore, OK radar 33 mi