Fort Towson, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fort Towson, Choctaw County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fort Towson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 93 days in the Choctaw forecast zone and Choctaw County — the most common reported hazard around Fort Towson, mostly in April and May. Next come excessive heat (32 days) and flash flooding (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 93 | Jun 2026 | Jun 14, 2008 · $480,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 32 | Aug 2024 | Aug 1, 2011 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Jun 2026 | Mar 19, 2002 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 18 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $162,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 9 | Mar 2024 | Dec 27, 2005 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Mar 2014 | Dec 5, 2013 · $1.1 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Dec 2015 | May 20, 2015 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Sep 2005 | Sep 28, 2005 · $75,000 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 Choctaw forecast zone and Choctaw County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fort Towson get?
A normal year brings about 1.2 inches of snow to Fort Towson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Valliant 3 W weather station 8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 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 Fort Towson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 101 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 Fort Towson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 101 mi north-northeast | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 137 mi southeast | 15,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 145 mi northwest | 17,200 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 Fort Towson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 69 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fort Towson, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F5 on April 2, 1982, which passed about 4 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 20, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 231 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 9, 2008.
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 Fort Towson'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.
Fort Towson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fort Towson, OK?
KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 101 miles north-northeast. KSHV (Shreveport, LA) is 137 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fort Towson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fort Towson the lowest scan from KSRX is about 9,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Fort Towson 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 Fort Towson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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