Central High, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Central High, Stephens County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Central High?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 120 days in the Stephens forecast zone and Stephens County — the most common reported hazard around Central High, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (91 days) and flash flooding (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 120 | Apr 2025 | Jul 14, 2012 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 91 | Aug 2025 | Jul 20, 1998 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 35 | Apr 2025 | May 1, 2019 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 15 | Mar 2026 | Feb 24, 2007 · $43,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Aug 2003 | Aug 5, 1999 · $75,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Oct 2020 | Dec 26, 2000 · $2.8 million 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 Stephens forecast zone and Stephens County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Central High get?
A normal year brings about 5.5 inches of snow to Central High, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Marlow 1 Wsw weather station 6.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 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 Central High?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 54 miles west-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 Central High | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 54 mi west-southwest | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 68 mi northeast | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 147 mi north | 17,600 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 Central High
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 154 tornadoes within 25 miles of Central High, 36 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 24, 1957, which passed about 18 miles west of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF3 on November 3, 2024, which passed about 19 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 916 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 121 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on October 20, 1996.
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 Central High'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.
Central High radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Central High, OK?
KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 54 miles west-southwest. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 68 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Central High?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Central High the lowest scan from KFDR is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Central High 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 Central High, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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