Goldsby, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Goldsby, McClain County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Goldsby?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 106 days in the McClain forecast zone and McClain County — the most common reported hazard around Goldsby, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (86 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 106 | Jun 2026 | Jun 5, 2025 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 86 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Apr 2025 | May 20, 2015 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 13 | Oct 2020 | Dec 26, 2000 · $6.0 million damage |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Aug 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 · $400,000 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 McClain forecast zone and McClain County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Goldsby get?
A normal year brings about 4.1 inches of snow to Goldsby, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Norman 3Sse weather station 4.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 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 Goldsby?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 19 miles 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 Goldsby | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 19 mi northeast | 1,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 100 mi west-southwest | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 117 mi north-northwest | 12,300 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 Goldsby
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 272 tornadoes within 25 miles of Goldsby, 83 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on May 3, 1999, which passed about 14 miles northwest of town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 6, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 1,432 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 214 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.50-inch hail on May 1, 1980.
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 Goldsby'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.
Goldsby radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Goldsby, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 19 miles northeast. KFDR (Frederick, OK) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Goldsby?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Goldsby the lowest scan from KTLX is about 1,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Goldsby 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 Goldsby, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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