Gerty, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gerty, Hughes County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gerty?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 74 days in the Hughes forecast zone and Hughes County — the most common reported hazard around Gerty, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (68 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 74 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 68 | Jun 2025 | Sep 23, 2023 · $75,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $472,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 9 | Mar 2026 | Dec 27, 2005 · 1 death · $800,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jun 2021 | May 19, 2015 · $30,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2010 | Jan 28, 2010 · $8.0 million damage |
| High winds | 6 | Nov 2005 | — |
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 Hughes forecast zone and Hughes County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Gerty?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 66 miles west-northwest. 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 Gerty | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 66 mi west-northwest | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 101 mi north-northeast | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 113 mi east-northeast | 11,700 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 Gerty
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 125 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gerty, 43 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 9, 1959, which passed about 17 miles southwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 7, 2025, which passed about 23 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 396 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 57 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on March 14, 2024.
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 Gerty'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.
Gerty radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gerty, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 66 miles west-northwest. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gerty?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gerty the lowest scan from KTLX is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Gerty 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 Gerty, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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