Clarita, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Clarita, Coal County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Clarita?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 95 days in the Coal forecast zone and Coal County — the most common reported hazard around Clarita, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (36 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 95 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 36 | Mar 2025 | Aug 3, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $248,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Sep 2020 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2010 | Dec 26, 2000 · $600,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2002 | — |
| Wildfires | 4 | Mar 2018 | — |
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 Coal forecast zone and Coal County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Clarita get?
A normal year brings about 2.4 inches of snow to Clarita, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pontotoc 1N weather station 10.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 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 Clarita?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 76 miles 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 Clarita | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 76 mi northwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 127 mi north-northeast | 13,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 130 mi east-northeast | 14,500 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 Clarita
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 132 tornadoes within 25 miles of Clarita, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 9, 1959, which passed about 13 miles northwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 3, 2025, which passed about 13 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 422 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 70 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on March 14, 2024.
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 Clarita'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.
Clarita radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Clarita, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 76 miles northwest. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 127 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Clarita?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Clarita the lowest scan from KTLX is about 6,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Clarita 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 Clarita, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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