Cleveland, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cleveland, Pawnee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cleveland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 114 days in the Pawnee forecast zone and Pawnee County — the most common reported hazard around Cleveland, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (56 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 114 | Jun 2026 | Sep 19, 2024 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 56 | Jul 2025 | Jul 16, 2001 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Jun 2025 | May 7, 2007 · $350,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Oct 2020 | Dec 8, 2007 · $20 million damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Jun 2019 | — |
| Wildfires | 8 | Mar 2025 | Mar 13, 2025 · 1 death · $10 million damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 · $20,000 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 Pawnee forecast zone and Pawnee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cleveland get?
A normal year brings about 8.4 inches of snow to Cleveland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mannford 6 Nw weather station 9.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 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 Cleveland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 51 miles east. 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 Cleveland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 51 mi east | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 81 mi southwest | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 97 mi west-northwest | 9,100 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 Cleveland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 121 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cleveland, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 8, 1974, which passed about 11 miles southeast of town and caused 14 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on November 4, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles east of town.
Hail: 391 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 40 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 13, 1985.
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 Cleveland'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.
Cleveland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cleveland, OK?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 51 miles east. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cleveland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cleveland the lowest scan from KINX is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cleveland 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 Cleveland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Hominy, OK radar 9 mi
- Mannford, OK radar 15 mi
- Pawnee, OK radar 18 mi
- Yale, OK radar 19 mi
- Fairfax, OK radar 22 mi
- Sand Springs, OK radar 22 mi
- Drumright, OK radar 23 mi
- Pawhuska, OK radar 26 mi
- Sperry, OK radar 26 mi
- Cushing, OK radar 28 mi