Hickory, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hickory, Murray County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hickory?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 80 days in the Murray forecast zone and Murray County — the most common reported hazard around Hickory, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (60 days) and flash flooding (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 80 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 60 | Apr 2026 | May 27, 2001 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Jun 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Feb 2007 | Feb 24, 2007 · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Jun 2015 | — |
| Wildfires | 6 | Mar 2026 | Sep 8, 2000 · $800,000 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 Murray forecast zone and Murray County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hickory get?
A normal year brings about 1.7 inches of snow to Hickory, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Chickasaw Nra weather station 7.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 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 Hickory?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 59 miles north-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 Hickory | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 59 mi north-northwest | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 122 mi west | 13,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 133 mi north-northeast | 15,000 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 Hickory
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 172 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hickory, 47 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 9, 1959, which passed about 16 miles east-northeast of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 3, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles west of town.
Hail: 581 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 77 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 Hickory'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.
Hickory radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hickory, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 59 miles north-northwest. KFDR (Frederick, OK) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hickory?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hickory the lowest scan from KTLX is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hickory 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 Hickory, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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