Drowning Creek, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Drowning Creek, Delaware County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Drowning Creek?
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 Drowning Creek, 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.
How much snow does Drowning Creek get?
A normal year brings about 5.5 inches of snow to Drowning Creek, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Spavinaw weather station 11 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (1.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 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 Drowning Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 43 miles west-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 Drowning Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 43 mi west-southwest | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 87 mi south-southeast | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 98 mi east-northeast | 9,300 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 Drowning Creek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 166 tornadoes within 25 miles of Drowning Creek, 48 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1956, which passed about 21 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 18, 2025, which passed about 19 miles east of town.
Hail: 386 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 54 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 26, 1994.
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 Drowning 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.
Drowning Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Drowning Creek, OK?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 43 miles west-southwest. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Drowning Creek?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Drowning Creek the lowest scan from KINX is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Drowning 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 Drowning Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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