Gotebo, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gotebo, Kiowa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gotebo?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 113 days in the Kiowa forecast zone and Kiowa County — the most common reported hazard around Gotebo, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (52 days) and high winds (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 113 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 1999 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 52 | Jun 2026 | Aug 2, 2008 · 1 death |
| High winds | 35 | Mar 2026 | Mar 14, 2025 · $75,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2026 | Dec 26, 2000 · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | May 2019 | Jun 13, 2007 · $150,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Oct 2020 | Dec 27, 2015 · $2.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Apr 2019 | Apr 23, 2019 · $10,000 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 Kiowa forecast zone and Kiowa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Gotebo get?
A normal year brings about 6.8 inches of snow to Gotebo, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sedan weather station 9.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.9 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 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 Gotebo?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 49 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 Gotebo | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 49 mi south | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 92 mi east-northeast | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 123 mi north-northeast | 13,200 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 Gotebo
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 150 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gotebo, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 25, 1962, which passed about 20 miles northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on November 18, 2024, which touched down about 24 miles west of town.
Hail: 603 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 104 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on May 23, 2011.
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 Gotebo'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.
Gotebo radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gotebo, OK?
KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 49 miles south. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gotebo?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gotebo the lowest scan from KFDR is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Gotebo 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 Gotebo, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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