Butler, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Butler, Custer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Butler?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 128 days in the Custer forecast zone and Custer County — the most common reported hazard around Butler, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (51 days) and high winds (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 128 | Jun 2026 | Jun 5, 2008 · $750,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 51 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 39 | Mar 2026 | May 4, 1999 · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2026 | Dec 26, 2000 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jun 2026 | Jun 19, 2014 · $150,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Oct 2020 | Jan 14, 2017 · 1 death · $58,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 7 | Feb 2026 | Apr 4, 2023 · $155,000 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 Custer forecast zone and Custer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Butler get?
A normal year brings about 7.1 inches of snow to Butler, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hammon 3 Ssw weather station 12.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 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 Butler?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 89 miles south. 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 Butler | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 89 mi south | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 96 mi northeast | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 109 mi east | 11,000 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 Butler
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 131 tornadoes within 25 miles of Butler, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 10, 1967, which passed about 6 miles west-northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on November 18, 2024, which touched down about 20 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 451 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 91 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.75-inch hail on May 29, 2004.
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 Butler'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.
Butler radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Butler, OK?
KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 89 miles south. KVNX (Vance AFB, OK) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Butler?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Butler the lowest scan from KFDR is about 8,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Butler 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 Butler, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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