Bristow, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bristow, Creek County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bristow?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 159 days in the Creek forecast zone and Creek County — the most common reported hazard around Bristow, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (58 days) and flash flooding (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 159 | Jun 2026 | Jun 17, 2023 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 58 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 40 | Jun 2026 | May 6, 2000 · $5.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | Mar 13, 1999 · $6,000 damage |
| Flooding | 26 | May 2022 | May 24, 2015 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 21 | Feb 2026 | Aug 3, 2012 · $55 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Oct 2020 | Dec 8, 2007 · $70 million damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2025 | Nov 27, 2005 · $5,000 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 Creek forecast zone and Creek County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bristow get?
A normal year brings about 6.7 inches of snow to Bristow, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bristow weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (2.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 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 Bristow?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 52 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 Bristow | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 52 mi east-northeast | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 61 mi southwest | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 115 mi west-northwest | 11,900 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 Bristow
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 163 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bristow, 39 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 5, 1960, which passed about 3 miles southeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on November 3, 2024, which passed about 7 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 512 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 76 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 18, 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 Bristow'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.
Bristow radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bristow, OK?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 52 miles east-northeast. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 61 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bristow?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bristow the lowest scan from KINX is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bristow 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 Bristow, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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