Golden, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Golden, McCurtain County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Golden?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 144 days in the McCurtain forecast zone and McCurtain County — the most common reported hazard around Golden, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (76 days) and flash flooding (60 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 144 | Jun 2026 | Jun 17, 2023 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 76 | Aug 2025 | Jul 22, 2005 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 60 | Jun 2026 | Mar 8, 2016 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 17 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2000 · $6.7 million damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Jan 2025 | Apr 1, 2022 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Dec 2013 | Dec 24, 2000 · $1.2 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Oct 2009 | Jun 11, 1999 · $30,000 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 McCurtain forecast zone and McCurtain County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Golden get?
A normal year brings about 2.0 inches of snow to Golden, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Idabel weather station 8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 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 Golden?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 92 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 Golden | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 92 mi north-northeast | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 125 mi south-southeast | 13,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 153 mi north-northwest | 18,700 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 Golden
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 72 tornadoes within 25 miles of Golden, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F5 on April 2, 1982, which crossed near town. The most recent was an EF2 on April 4, 2025, which passed about 22 miles south of town.
Hail: 245 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 20, 1975.
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 Golden'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.
Golden radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Golden, OK?
KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 92 miles north-northeast. KSHV (Shreveport, LA) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Golden?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Golden the lowest scan from KSRX is about 8,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Golden 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 Golden, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Broken Bow, OK radar 9 mi
- Idabel, OK radar 10 mi
- Hugo, OK radar 35 mi
- Antlers, OK radar 43 mi
- Heavener, OK radar 62 mi