Hillsdale, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hillsdale, Garfield County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hillsdale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 166 days in the Garfield forecast zone and Garfield County — the most common reported hazard around Hillsdale, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (71 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (47 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 166 | Jun 2026 | Jun 1, 2007 · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 71 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 27 | Mar 2025 | Jun 9, 2011 · $375,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jun 2026 | Jul 19, 1997 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 20 | May 2019 | Sep 12, 1999 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Oct 2020 | Oct 26, 2020 · 1 death |
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 Garfield forecast zone and Garfield County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hillsdale get?
A normal year brings about 9.4 inches of snow to Hillsdale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Enid weather station 11.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 3.1 | 2.4 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 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 Hillsdale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 14 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 Hillsdale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 14 mi north-northwest | 800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 81 mi north-northeast | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 94 mi south-southeast | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Hillsdale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 148 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hillsdale, 38 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 2, 1979, which passed about 14 miles south-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on July 12, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 616 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 110 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 8.00-inch hail on April 26, 1971.
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 Hillsdale'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.
Hillsdale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hillsdale, OK?
KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 14 miles north-northwest. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hillsdale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hillsdale the lowest scan from KVNX is about 800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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