Clayton, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Clayton, Pushmataha County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Clayton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 93 days in the Pushmataha forecast zone and Pushmataha County — the most common reported hazard around Clayton, mostly in May and April. Next come excessive heat (34 days) and flash flooding (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 93 | Jul 2025 | Jun 17, 2023 · $56,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 34 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Jun 2026 | Nov 7, 1996 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2023 · $20,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 28 | Mar 2026 | Feb 14, 2022 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 15 | May 2019 | Mar 12, 1997 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2023 | Dec 5, 2013 · $1.4 million damage |
| High winds | 3 | Jan 2008 | — |
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 Pushmataha forecast zone and Pushmataha County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Clayton get?
A normal year brings about 2.7 inches of snow to Clayton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tuskahoma weather station 4.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 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 Clayton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 74 miles northeast. 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 Clayton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 74 mi northeast | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 110 mi north | 11,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 120 mi west-northwest | 12,800 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 Clayton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 82 tornadoes within 25 miles of Clayton, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 5, 1960, which passed about 21 miles north of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF3 on May 19, 2025, which passed about 21 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 215 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on April 14, 2011.
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 Clayton'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.
Clayton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Clayton, OK?
KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 74 miles northeast. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Clayton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Clayton the lowest scan from KSRX is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Clayton 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 Clayton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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