Bromide, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bromide, Johnston County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bromide?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 84 days in the Johnston forecast zone and Johnston County — the most common reported hazard around Bromide, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (63 days) and flash flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 84 | Aug 2025 | Aug 1, 2006 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 63 | Apr 2026 | Feb 10, 2009 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jun 2026 | Mar 27, 2018 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 20 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $55,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 8 | Jun 2011 | Mar 20, 2006 · $40,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2023 | Dec 26, 2000 · $2.4 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | May 2025 | Oct 7, 2018 · 2 deaths |
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 Johnston forecast zone and Johnston County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bromide get?
A normal year brings about 2.4 inches of snow to Bromide, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pontotoc 1N weather station 9.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 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 Bromide?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 77 miles 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 Bromide | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 77 mi northwest | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 132 mi north-northeast | 14,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 135 mi east-northeast | 15,400 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 Bromide
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 130 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bromide, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 9, 1959, which passed about 15 miles north-northwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 3, 2025, which passed about 15 miles east of town.
Hail: 370 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 57 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 26, 1994.
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 Bromide'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.
Bromide radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bromide, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 77 miles northwest. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 132 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bromide?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bromide the lowest scan from KTLX is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Bromide 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 Bromide, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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