Elk City, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Elk City, Beckham County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Elk City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 107 days in the Beckham forecast zone and Beckham County — the most common reported hazard around Elk City, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (47 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 107 | Jun 2026 | May 12, 2009 · $3.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 47 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | Jan 19, 2007 · 1 death |
| High winds | 31 | Mar 2026 | Nov 15, 2006 · $70,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Oct 2020 | Dec 9, 2007 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 9 | May 2019 | May 23, 2015 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Aug 2022 | May 8, 2019 · $5,000 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 Beckham forecast zone and Beckham County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Elk City get?
A normal year brings about 8.6 inches of snow to Elk City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Elk City 4 W weather station 4.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 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 Elk City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 75 miles south-southeast. 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 Elk City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 75 mi south-southeast | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 118 mi northeast | 12,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 121 mi east | 12,900 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 Elk City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 126 tornadoes within 25 miles of Elk City, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 10, 1967, which passed about 15 miles north of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on November 18, 2024, which passed about 21 miles south of town.
Hail: 551 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 110 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 29, 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 Elk City'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.
Elk City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Elk City, OK?
KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 75 miles south-southeast. KVNX (Vance AFB, OK) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Elk City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Elk City the lowest scan from KFDR is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Elk City 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 Elk City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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