Bowlegs, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bowlegs, Seminole County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bowlegs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 82 days in the Seminole forecast zone and Seminole County — the most common reported hazard around Bowlegs, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (67 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 82 | Aug 2025 | Jul 11, 1998 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 67 | Jun 2026 | Aug 26, 1999 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $80,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Apr 2025 | Aug 19, 2007 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Dec 2013 | Dec 26, 2000 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 7 | Mar 2002 | Feb 11, 1999 · $1,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | May 2025 | May 3, 2025 · $50,000 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 Seminole forecast zone and Seminole County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bowlegs get?
A normal year brings about 4.4 inches of snow to Bowlegs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Seminole weather station 5.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 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 Bowlegs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 37 miles west-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 Bowlegs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 37 mi west-northwest | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 94 mi northeast | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 131 mi east | 14,600 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 Bowlegs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 193 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bowlegs, 72 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on May 5, 1960, which passed about 17 miles northwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 19, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 486 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 72 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 8, 1998.
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 Bowlegs'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.
Bowlegs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bowlegs, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 37 miles west-northwest. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bowlegs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bowlegs the lowest scan from KTLX is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bowlegs 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 Bowlegs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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