Byng, OK Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Byng, Pontotoc County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Byng?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 104 days in the Pontotoc forecast zone and Pontotoc County — the most common reported hazard around Byng, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (83 days) and flash flooding (27 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds104Jun 2026Feb 20, 2012 · 1 death
Excessive heat83Aug 2025Aug 1, 2006 · 1 death
Flash flooding27Jun 2026Jun 18, 2007 · $1.0 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms24Jan 2026Jan 12, 2007 · $60,000 damage
High winds11Feb 2023Feb 24, 2007 · $10,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage11Jul 2012Jul 13, 2012 · 1 death
Extreme cold & wind chill9Feb 2025—
Ice storms & sleet7Jan 2010Dec 26, 2000 · $3.9 million 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 Pontotoc forecast zone and Pontotoc County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Byng get?

A normal year brings about 4.1 inches of snow to Byng, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ada weather station 5.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.3 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
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Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Byng?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 47 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over ByngView
KTLX
Oklahoma City, OK		47 mi northwest3,300 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KINX
Tulsa, OK		110 mi northeast11,100 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KSRX
Fort Smith, AR		134 mi east-northeast15,100 ftLimited — 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 Byng

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 164 tornadoes within 25 miles of Byng, 55 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 south-southeast of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 6, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles west of town.

Hail: 501 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 77 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on March 14, 2024.

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 Byng'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.

Byng radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Byng, OK?

KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 47 miles northwest. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Byng?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Byng the lowest scan from KTLX is about 3,300 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Byng 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 Byng, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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