Blue, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Blue, Bryan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Blue?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 106 days in the Bryan forecast zone and Bryan County — the most common reported hazard around Blue, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (89 days) and flash flooding (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 106 | Mar 2026 | Jun 4, 1998 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 89 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Jun 2025 | Jun 21, 2015 · $80,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 16 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $129,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Jun 2026 | Oct 25, 2022 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2018 | Dec 26, 2000 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Apr 2008 | Apr 19, 2003 · 1 death |
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 Bryan forecast zone and Bryan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Blue get?
A normal year brings about 2.0 inches of snow to Blue, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Durant weather station 7.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 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 Blue?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 110 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 Blue | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 110 mi north-northwest | 11,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 116 mi south-southwest | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 139 mi northeast | 16,100 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 Blue
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 86 tornadoes within 25 miles of Blue, 39 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 2, 1957, which passed about 8 miles west-northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 8, 2025, which passed about 22 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 322 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 46 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 Blue'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.
Blue radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Blue, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 110 miles north-northwest. KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Blue?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Blue the lowest scan from KTLX is about 11,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Blue 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 Blue, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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