Deer Creek, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Deer Creek, Grant County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Deer Creek?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Grant forecast zone and Grant County — the most common reported hazard around Deer Creek, mostly in June and July. Next come excessive heat (64 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Jun 2026 | Jun 13, 2026 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 64 | Jun 2026 | Aug 1, 2006 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | Dec 26, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jun 2026 | Jun 9, 1999 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 13 | May 2019 | — |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2025 | Apr 11, 2001 · $32,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Oct 2020 | Jan 30, 2002 · $25 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 Grant forecast zone and Grant County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Deer Creek get?
A normal year brings about 9.8 inches of snow to Deer Creek, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lamont weather station 8.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 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 Deer Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 34 miles west. 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 Deer Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 34 mi west | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 59 mi north | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 103 mi south | 10,000 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 Deer Creek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 169 tornadoes within 25 miles of Deer Creek, 39 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on May 25, 1955, which passed about 21 miles east-northeast of town and caused 80 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 17, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 546 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 82 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.75-inch hail on May 10, 2010.
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 Deer Creek'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.
Deer Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Deer Creek, OK?
KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 34 miles west. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 59 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Deer Creek?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Deer Creek the lowest scan from KVNX is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Deer Creek 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 Deer Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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