Chandler, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Chandler, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Chandler?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 95 days in the Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County — the most common reported hazard around Chandler, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (75 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 95 | Jun 2026 | Mar 4, 2004 · $125,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 75 | Jun 2026 | Jul 1, 1996 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2009 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Apr 2025 | May 24, 2016 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 14 | Mar 2025 | Mar 8, 1999 · $1,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Oct 2020 | Dec 26, 2000 · $4.3 million damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Jul 2024 | May 21, 2019 · 1 death · $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 Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Chandler get?
A normal year brings about 2.2 inches of snow to Chandler, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Chandler weather station 2.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 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 Chandler?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 36 miles 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 Chandler | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 36 mi southwest | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 78 mi east-northeast | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 101 mi northwest | 9,800 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 Chandler
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 186 tornadoes within 25 miles of Chandler, 57 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on May 5, 1960, which passed about 16 miles southeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF3 on November 3, 2024, which passed about 9 miles west of town.
Hail: 507 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 71 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on April 20, 2004.
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 Chandler'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.
Chandler radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Chandler, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 36 miles southwest. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Chandler?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Chandler the lowest scan from KTLX is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Chandler 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 Chandler, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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