Hobart, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hobart, Kiowa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hobart?
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 Hobart, 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 Hobart get?
A normal year brings about 2.6 inches of snow to Hobart, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Roosevelt weather station 12.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 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 Hobart?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 46 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 Hobart | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 46 mi south | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 104 mi east-northeast | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 130 mi north-northeast | 14,500 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 Hobart
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 153 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hobart, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 25, 1962, which passed about 18 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on November 18, 2024, which passed about 24 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 674 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 121 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 Hobart'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.
Hobart radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hobart, OK?
KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 46 miles south. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hobart?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hobart the lowest scan from KFDR is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hobart 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 Hobart, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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