Bernice, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bernice, Delaware County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bernice?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 129 days in the Delaware forecast zone and Delaware County — the most common reported hazard around Bernice, mostly in May and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (43 days) and flash flooding (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 129 | Jun 2026 | Jun 18, 2023 · $340,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Jun 2026 | Feb 16, 2008 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 26 | Aug 2024 | Jun 17, 2016 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 14 | Feb 2026 | Nov 11, 2015 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Oct 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2013 | Dec 9, 2007 · $35 million damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2007 | Jan 30, 1999 · $6,000 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 Delaware forecast zone and Delaware County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Bernice?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 48 miles southwest. 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 Bernice | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 48 mi southwest | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 94 mi east-northeast | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 97 mi south-southeast | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Bernice
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 145 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bernice, 43 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on May 10, 2008, which passed about 23 miles north of town and caused 21 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 18, 2025, which passed about 23 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 402 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 59 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 4, 2003.
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 Bernice'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.
Bernice radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bernice, OK?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 48 miles southwest. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bernice?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bernice the lowest scan from KINX is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bernice 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 Bernice, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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