Dripping Springs, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dripping Springs, Delaware County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dripping Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 129 days in the Delaware forecast zone and Delaware County — the most common reported hazard around Dripping Springs, mostly in May and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (43 days) and flash flooding (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 129 | Jun 2026 | Jun 18, 2023 · $340,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Jun 2026 | Feb 16, 2008 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 26 | Aug 2024 | Jun 17, 2016 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 14 | Feb 2026 | Nov 11, 2015 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Oct 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2013 | Dec 9, 2007 · $35 million damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2007 | Jan 30, 1999 · $6,000 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 Delaware forecast zone and Delaware County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Dripping Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 49 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 Dripping Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 49 mi west | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 64 mi south-southeast | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 102 mi northeast | 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 Dripping Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 139 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dripping Springs, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF3 on December 31, 2010, which passed about 13 miles southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 18, 2025, which passed about 18 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 326 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 22, 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 Dripping Springs'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.
Dripping Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dripping Springs, OK?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 49 miles west. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 64 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dripping Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dripping Springs the lowest scan from KINX is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Dripping Springs 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 Dripping Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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