Blanco, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Blanco, Pittsburg County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Blanco?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 147 days in the Pittsburg forecast zone and Pittsburg County — the most common reported hazard around Blanco, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (62 days) and excessive heat (51 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 147 | Jun 2026 | Jun 7, 2025 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 62 | May 2025 | Jan 10, 2020 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 51 | Aug 2024 | Aug 1, 2011 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 32 | Mar 2026 | Sep 20, 2021 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $7.5 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Dec 2013 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Dec 2018 | Dec 27, 2015 · 1 death |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2025 | — |
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 Pittsburg forecast zone and Pittsburg County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Blanco get?
A normal year brings about 1.6 inches of snow to Blanco, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Clayton 14 Wnw weather station 12.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 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 Blanco?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 88 miles east-northeast. 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 Blanco | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 88 mi east-northeast | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 94 mi west-northwest | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 99 mi north | 9,500 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 Blanco
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 92 tornadoes within 25 miles of Blanco, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 11, 1992, which passed about 2 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 7, 2025, which passed about 14 miles north of town.
Hail: 245 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 14, 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 Blanco'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.
Blanco radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Blanco, OK?
KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 88 miles east-northeast. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Blanco?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Blanco the lowest scan from KSRX is about 7,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Blanco 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 Blanco, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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