Fanshawe, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fanshawe, Le Flore County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fanshawe?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 207 days in the Central Le Flore forecast zone and Le Flore County — the most common reported hazard around Fanshawe, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (67 days) and flooding (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 207 | Jun 2026 | Feb 20, 1997 · $540,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 67 | May 2025 | Jun 23, 2019 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 45 | Mar 2023 | May 10, 2015 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jun 2005 | Jun 4, 2005 · $120,000 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 Central Le Flore forecast zone and Le Flore County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Fanshawe?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 38 miles northeast. 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 Fanshawe | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 38 mi northeast | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 92 mi north-northwest | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 136 mi west-northwest | 15,500 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 Fanshawe
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 109 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fanshawe, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on March 26, 1976, which passed about 20 miles northeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 19, 2025, which passed about 13 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 319 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 26, 1991.
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 Fanshawe'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.
Fanshawe radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fanshawe, OK?
KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 38 miles northeast. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Fanshawe?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Fanshawe the lowest scan from KSRX is about 2,500 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Fanshawe 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 Fanshawe, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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