Earl, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Earl, Johnston County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Earl?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 84 days in the Johnston forecast zone and Johnston County — the most common reported hazard around Earl, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (63 days) and flash flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 84 | Aug 2025 | Aug 1, 2006 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 63 | Apr 2026 | Feb 10, 2009 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jun 2026 | Mar 27, 2018 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 20 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $55,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 8 | Jun 2011 | Mar 20, 2006 · $40,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2023 | Dec 26, 2000 · $2.4 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | May 2025 | Oct 7, 2018 · 2 deaths |
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 Johnston forecast zone and Johnston County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Earl get?
A normal year brings about 2.3 inches of snow to Earl, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Madill weather station 10.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 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 Earl?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 81 miles north-northwest. 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 Earl | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 81 mi north-northwest | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 115 mi south-southwest | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 120 mi west | 12,700 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 Earl
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 173 tornadoes within 25 miles of Earl, 44 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on February 10, 2009, which passed about 13 miles west-northwest of town and caused 8 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 20, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 591 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 71 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-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 Earl'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.
Earl radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Earl, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 81 miles north-northwest. KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Earl?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Earl the lowest scan from KTLX is about 7,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Earl 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 Earl, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Dickson, OK radar 6 mi
- Madill, OK radar 10 mi
- Tishomingo, OK radar 12 mi
- Ardmore, OK radar 14 mi
- Kingston, OK radar 18 mi
- Lone Grove, OK radar 21 mi
- Sulphur, OK radar 21 mi
- Davis, OK radar 22 mi
- Marietta, OK radar 23 mi
- Wilson, OK radar 31 mi