Canute, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Canute, Washita County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Canute?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 139 days in the Washita forecast zone and Washita County — the most common reported hazard around Canute, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (42 days) and high winds (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 139 | May 2026 | May 26, 2004 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 42 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 34 | Mar 2026 | Nov 15, 2006 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · 7 deaths · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | May 2019 | Jun 8, 2002 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Oct 2020 | Nov 27, 2015 · $616,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2006 | Aug 21, 2006 · $15,000 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 Washita forecast zone and Washita County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Canute get?
A normal year brings about 8.6 inches of snow to Canute, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Elk City 4 W weather station 13 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 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 Canute?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 75 miles south-southeast. 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 Canute | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 75 mi south-southeast | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 112 mi northeast | 11,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 113 mi east | 11,600 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 Canute
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 135 tornadoes within 25 miles of Canute, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 10, 1967, which passed about 14 miles north-northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on November 18, 2024, which passed about 23 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 567 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 112 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 29, 1993.
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 Canute'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.
Canute radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Canute, OK?
KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 75 miles south-southeast. KVNX (Vance AFB, OK) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Canute?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Canute the lowest scan from KFDR is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Canute 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 Canute, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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