Copan, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Copan, Washington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Copan?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 131 days in the Washington forecast zone and Washington County — the most common reported hazard around Copan, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (60 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 131 | May 2026 | Sep 1, 2014 · $1.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 60 | Jul 2025 | Aug 1, 2011 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Apr 2020 | Jul 6, 2010 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 15 | Jun 2019 | Jul 1, 2007 · $1.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Jan 2017 | Dec 8, 2007 · $20 million damage |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 · $20,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Feb 2026 | Mar 31, 2023 · $1.0 million 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 Washington forecast zone and Washington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Copan get?
A normal year brings about 9.3 inches of snow to Copan, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wann weather station 7.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 3.5 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 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 Copan?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 54 miles south-southeast. 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 Copan | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 54 mi south-southeast | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 98 mi west-northwest | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 122 mi west | 13,100 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 Copan
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 107 tornadoes within 25 miles of Copan, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on May 6, 2024, which passed about 8 miles south of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on November 4, 2024, which passed about 23 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 439 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 53 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 8.00-inch hail on September 3, 1970.
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 Copan'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.
Copan radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Copan, OK?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 54 miles south-southeast. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Copan?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Copan the lowest scan from KINX is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Copan 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 Copan, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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