Cushing, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cushing, Payne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cushing?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 116 days in the Payne forecast zone and Payne County — the most common reported hazard around Cushing, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (89 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 116 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 · $800,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 89 | Jun 2026 | Jul 4, 2001 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Dec 26, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Jun 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 15 | Jan 2010 | Jul 17, 1997 · $80,000 damage |
| High winds | 14 | Mar 2025 | May 24, 2004 · $30,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Oct 2020 | Nov 27, 2015 · $2,000 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 Payne forecast zone and Payne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cushing get?
A normal year brings about 4.1 inches of snow to Cushing, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cushing weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (1.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 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 Cushing?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 53 miles south-southwest. 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 Cushing | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 53 mi south-southwest | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 68 mi east-northeast | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 92 mi northwest | 8,500 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 Cushing
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 148 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cushing, 40 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 8, 1974, which passed about 7 miles east-southeast of town and caused 14 deaths. The most recent was an EF3 on November 3, 2024, which passed about 23 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 561 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 81 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 3, 1993.
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 Cushing'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.
Cushing radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cushing, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 53 miles south-southwest. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 68 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cushing?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cushing the lowest scan from KTLX is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cushing 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 Cushing, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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