Carrier, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Carrier, Garfield County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Carrier?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 166 days in the Garfield forecast zone and Garfield County — the most common reported hazard around Carrier, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (71 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (47 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 166 | Jun 2026 | Jun 1, 2007 · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 71 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 27 | Mar 2025 | Jun 9, 2011 · $375,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jun 2026 | Jul 19, 1997 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 20 | May 2019 | Sep 12, 1999 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Oct 2020 | Oct 26, 2020 · 1 death |
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 Garfield forecast zone and Garfield County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Carrier get?
A normal year brings about 9.4 inches of snow to Carrier, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Enid weather station 8.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 3.1 | 2.4 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 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 Carrier?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 19 miles north-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 Carrier | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 19 mi north-northwest | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 87 mi north-northeast | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 89 mi south-southeast | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Carrier
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 136 tornadoes within 25 miles of Carrier, 39 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 2, 1979, which passed about 8 miles south-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on July 12, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 556 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 93 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 8.00-inch hail on April 26, 1971.
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 Carrier'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.
Carrier radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Carrier, OK?
KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 19 miles north-northwest. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Carrier?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Carrier the lowest scan from KVNX is about 1,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Carrier 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 Carrier, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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