Carnegie, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Carnegie, Caddo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Carnegie?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 159 days in the Caddo forecast zone and Caddo County — the most common reported hazard around Carnegie, mostly in May and July. Next come excessive heat (55 days) and flash flooding (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 159 | Jun 2026 | Apr 26, 2013 · $250,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 55 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Jun 2022 | Aug 18, 2007 · 3 deaths · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $15,000 damage |
| High winds | 25 | Mar 2025 | Mar 20, 2006 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 14 | Oct 2020 | Dec 27, 2015 · $5.1 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | Jun 2022 | May 23, 2015 · $300,000 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 Caddo forecast zone and Caddo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Carnegie get?
A normal year brings about 6.8 inches of snow to Carnegie, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sedan weather station 12.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.9 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 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 Carnegie?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 55 miles south-southwest. 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 Carnegie | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 55 mi south-southwest | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 76 mi east-northeast | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 116 mi north-northeast | 12,100 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 Carnegie
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 157 tornadoes within 25 miles of Carnegie, 41 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 17, 1976, which passed about 11 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 30, 2024, which touched down about 24 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 585 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 80 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on May 23, 2011.
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 Carnegie'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.
Carnegie radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Carnegie, OK?
KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 55 miles south-southwest. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Carnegie?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Carnegie the lowest scan from KFDR is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Carnegie 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 Carnegie, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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