Cave Spring, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cave Spring, Adair County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cave Spring?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 104 days in the Adair forecast zone and Adair County — the most common reported hazard around Cave Spring, mostly in May and June. Next come flooding (41 days) and flash flooding (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 104 | Jun 2025 | Apr 11, 2001 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 41 | Feb 2023 | Feb 21, 2018 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 41 | Aug 2024 | Nov 4, 2022 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 19 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Wildfires | 19 | Mar 2026 | Apr 7, 2023 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2013 | Jan 26, 2009 · $3.3 million damage |
| High winds | 6 | Apr 2014 | Jun 5, 2005 · $10,000 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 Adair forecast zone and Adair County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Cave Spring?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 38 miles 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 Cave Spring | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 38 mi southeast | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 55 mi northwest | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 129 mi northeast | 14,200 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 Cave Spring
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 128 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cave Spring, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 5, 1960, which passed about 20 miles south of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 18, 2025, which passed about 13 miles north of town.
Hail: 314 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 31 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 10, 1974.
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 Cave Spring'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.
Cave Spring radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cave Spring, OK?
KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 38 miles southeast. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 55 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cave Spring?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cave Spring the lowest scan from KSRX is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cave Spring 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 Cave Spring, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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