Foss, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Foss, Washita County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Foss?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 139 days in the Washita forecast zone and Washita County — the most common reported hazard around Foss, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (42 days) and high winds (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 139 | May 2026 | May 26, 2004 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 42 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 34 | Mar 2026 | Nov 15, 2006 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · 7 deaths · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | May 2019 | Jun 8, 2002 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Oct 2020 | Nov 27, 2015 · $616,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2006 | Aug 21, 2006 · $15,000 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 Washita forecast zone and Washita County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Foss get?
A normal year brings about 6.4 inches of snow to Foss, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cordell weather station 14.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (1.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.3 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 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 Foss?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 76 miles south. 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 Foss | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 76 mi south | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 107 mi north-northeast | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 107 mi east | 10,600 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 Foss
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 127 tornadoes within 25 miles of Foss, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 10, 1967, which passed about 16 miles northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on November 18, 2024, which touched down about 8 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 542 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 107 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.75-inch hail on May 29, 2004.
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 Foss'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.
Foss radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Foss, OK?
KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 76 miles south. KVNX (Vance AFB, OK) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Foss?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Foss the lowest scan from KFDR is about 6,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Foss 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 Foss, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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