Crescent, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Crescent, Logan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Crescent?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 110 days in the Logan forecast zone and Logan County — the most common reported hazard around Crescent, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (88 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 110 | Jun 2026 | Sep 21, 1998 · $3.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 88 | Jun 2026 | Jul 21, 1998 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Dec 26, 2000 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 18 | Mar 2026 | Apr 14, 1999 · $10 damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jun 2025 | Jun 15, 2025 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Feb 2025 | Jan 12, 2007 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Oct 2020 | Dec 9, 2007 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 10 | Mar 2025 | May 4, 2014 · 1 death |
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 Logan forecast zone and Logan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Crescent get?
A normal year brings about 7.5 inches of snow to Crescent, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Crescent 5Wsw weather station 4.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 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 Crescent?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 46 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 Crescent | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 46 mi south-southeast | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 62 mi north-northwest | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 114 mi east | 11,800 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 Crescent
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 162 tornadoes within 25 miles of Crescent, 40 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF5 on May 24, 2011, which passed about 9 miles south-southeast of town and caused 9 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 12, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 716 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 110 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on May 29, 2012.
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 Crescent'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.
Crescent radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Crescent, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 46 miles south-southeast. KVNX (Vance AFB, OK) is 62 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Crescent?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Crescent the lowest scan from KTLX is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Crescent 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 Crescent, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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