Etowah, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Etowah, Cleveland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Etowah?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 163 days in the Cleveland forecast zone and Cleveland County — the most common reported hazard around Etowah, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (70 days) and flash flooding (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 163 | Jun 2026 | Jul 11, 2020 · $8.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 70 | Jun 2026 | Jul 27, 1999 · 5 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 45 | Jun 2025 | Apr 19, 2025 · 2 deaths · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Jan 2026 | Feb 1, 2011 · 1 death |
| High winds | 18 | Mar 2026 | Feb 24, 2007 · $12,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 17 | Jun 2024 | Oct 10, 2001 · $300,000 damage |
| Flooding | 17 | Apr 2025 | Jul 10, 2007 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Oct 2020 | Dec 26, 2000 · $2.2 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 Cleveland forecast zone and Cleveland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Etowah get?
A normal year brings about 3.9 inches of snow to Etowah, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Stella weather station 13.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 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 Etowah?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 16 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 Etowah | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 16 mi north-northwest | 800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 115 mi west-southwest | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 116 mi northeast | 12,000 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 Etowah
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 245 tornadoes within 25 miles of Etowah, 78 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF5 on May 20, 2013, which passed about 20 miles northwest of town and caused 24 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 6, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 1,003 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 151 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.50-inch hail on May 1, 1980.
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 Etowah'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.
Etowah radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Etowah, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 16 miles north-northwest. KFDR (Frederick, OK) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Etowah?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Etowah the lowest scan from KTLX is about 800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Etowah 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 Etowah, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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