Friendship, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Friendship, Jackson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Friendship?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 141 days in the Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County — the most common reported hazard around Friendship, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (72 days) and high winds (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 141 | May 2026 | Jun 5, 2008 · $750 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 72 | Jun 2026 | Jul 17, 1998 · 1 death |
| High winds | 34 | Mar 2026 | Feb 24, 2007 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | May 2024 | Apr 16, 2016 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 18 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · 2 deaths · $15,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Oct 2020 | Jan 28, 2010 · $4.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | May 2008 | May 27, 2008 · $65,000 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 Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Friendship get?
A normal year brings about 2.8 inches of snow to Friendship, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Headrick weather station 7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 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 Friendship?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 27 miles south-southeast. 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 Friendship | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 27 mi south-southeast | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 119 mi east-northeast | 12,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 145 mi west-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 Friendship
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 200 tornadoes within 25 miles of Friendship, 44 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 1, 1954, which passed about 15 miles southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 18, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 919 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 163 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on April 12, 1981.
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 Friendship'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.
Friendship radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Friendship, OK?
KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 27 miles south-southeast. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Friendship?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Friendship the lowest scan from KFDR is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Friendship 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 Friendship, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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