Caney, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Caney, Atoka County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Caney?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 92 days in the Atoka forecast zone and Atoka County — the most common reported hazard around Caney, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (54 days) and wildfires (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 92 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 54 | Jun 2026 | Aug 3, 2003 · $150,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 25 | Feb 2026 | Feb 6, 2026 · $12,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jun 2026 | May 10, 2015 · $400,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 19 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $180,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2023 | Dec 26, 2000 · $450,000 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 Atoka forecast zone and Atoka County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Caney?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 97 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 Caney | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 97 mi northwest | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 128 mi northeast | 14,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 131 mi south-southwest | 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 Caney
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 106 tornadoes within 25 miles of Caney, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 2, 1957, which passed about 17 miles south-southwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 3, 2025, which passed about 12 miles north of town.
Hail: 340 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 59 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 11, 1992.
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 Caney'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.
Caney radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Caney, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 97 miles northwest. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 128 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Caney?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Caney the lowest scan from KTLX is about 9,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Caney 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 Caney, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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