Forgan, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Forgan, Beaver County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Forgan?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 150 days in the Beaver forecast zone and Beaver County — the most common reported hazard around Forgan, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (60 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 150 | Jun 2026 | Sep 12, 1999 · $8.0 million damage |
| High winds | 60 | May 2026 | Apr 15, 2008 · $19,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | Dec 23, 1997 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 22 | May 2026 | Feb 27, 2024 · $20 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 22 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jun 2026 | Aug 7, 2013 · $30,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Feb 2021 | Jan 14, 2017 · 1 death · $40 million damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Feb 2019 | Feb 24, 2013 · $720,000 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 Beaver forecast zone and Beaver County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Forgan get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Forgan, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Beaver weather station 6.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.7 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 2.8 | 0.3 | 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 Forgan?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 67 miles north-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 Forgan | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 67 mi north-northeast | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 133 mi south-southwest | 15,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 134 mi east | 15,100 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 Forgan
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Forgan, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 18, 1982, which passed about 6 miles south of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 17, 2023, which touched down about 14 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 480 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 65 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on July 12, 1958.
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 Forgan'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.
Forgan radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Forgan, OK?
KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 67 miles north-northeast. KAMA (Amarillo, TX) is 133 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Forgan?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Forgan the lowest scan from KDDC is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Forgan 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 Forgan, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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