Bentley, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bentley, Atoka County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bentley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 92 days in the Atoka forecast zone and Atoka County — the most common reported hazard around Bentley, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (54 days) and wildfires (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 92 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 54 | Jun 2026 | Aug 3, 2003 · $150,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 25 | Feb 2026 | Feb 6, 2026 · $12,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jun 2026 | May 10, 2015 · $400,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 19 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $180,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2023 | Dec 26, 2000 · $450,000 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 Atoka forecast zone and Atoka County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bentley get?
A normal year brings about 1.8 inches of snow to Bentley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mcgee Creek Dam weather station 13.7 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 | 0.5 | 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 Bentley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 103 miles 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 Bentley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 103 mi northwest | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 123 mi northeast | 13,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 134 mi south-southwest | 15,100 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 Bentley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 101 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bentley, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 2, 1957, which passed about 21 miles southwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 3, 2025, which passed about 14 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 295 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 44 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 11, 1992.
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 Bentley'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.
Bentley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bentley, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 103 miles northwest. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bentley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bentley the lowest scan from KTLX is about 10,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Bentley 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 Bentley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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