Checotah, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Checotah, McIntosh County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Checotah?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 132 days in the McIntosh forecast zone and McIntosh County — the most common reported hazard around Checotah, mostly in May and April. Next come excessive heat (56 days) and flash flooding (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 132 | Jun 2026 | Aug 9, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 56 | Jul 2025 | Jul 17, 2006 · 3 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 41 | Apr 2025 | Sep 9, 2010 · $125,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $6.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Dec 2013 | Dec 9, 2007 · $10 million damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 · $5,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 6 | Mar 2011 | Jan 8, 2006 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jun 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 · 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 McIntosh forecast zone and McIntosh County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Checotah get?
A normal year brings about 8.2 inches of snow to Checotah, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Checotah weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (5.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 5.2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 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 Checotah?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 48 miles north. 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 Checotah | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 48 mi north | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 67 mi east | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 99 mi west | 9,500 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 Checotah
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 162 tornadoes within 25 miles of Checotah, 39 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 26, 1973, which passed about 12 miles east-northeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 6, 2025, which passed about 8 miles south of town.
Hail: 424 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 44 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.50-inch hail on June 16, 1997.
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 Checotah'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.
Checotah radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Checotah, OK?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 48 miles north. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 67 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Checotah?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Checotah the lowest scan from KINX is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Checotah 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 Checotah, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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