Cooperton, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cooperton, Kiowa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cooperton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 113 days in the Kiowa forecast zone and Kiowa County — the most common reported hazard around Cooperton, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (52 days) and high winds (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 113 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 1999 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 52 | Jun 2026 | Aug 2, 2008 · 1 death |
| High winds | 35 | Mar 2026 | Mar 14, 2025 · $75,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2026 | Dec 26, 2000 · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | May 2019 | Jun 13, 2007 · $150,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Oct 2020 | Dec 27, 2015 · $2.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Apr 2019 | Apr 23, 2019 · $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 Kiowa forecast zone and Kiowa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cooperton get?
A normal year brings about 2.6 inches of snow to Cooperton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Roosevelt weather station 8.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 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 Cooperton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 35 miles south. 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 Cooperton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 35 mi south | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 96 mi east-northeast | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 136 mi north-northeast | 15,500 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 Cooperton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 146 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cooperton, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 17, 1976, which passed about 20 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 30, 2024, which touched down about 3 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 640 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 113 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on May 23, 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 Cooperton'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.
Cooperton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cooperton, OK?
KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 35 miles south. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cooperton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cooperton the lowest scan from KFDR is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cooperton 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 Cooperton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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