Hollister, OK Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Hollister, Tillman County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Hollister?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 141 days in the Tillman forecast zone and Tillman County — the most common reported hazard around Hollister, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (87 days) and high winds (44 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds141Jun 2026Aug 17, 2018 · $300,000 damage
Excessive heat87Jun 2026—
High winds44Mar 2026Mar 14, 2025 · $50,000 damage
Flash flooding17May 2025Sep 22, 1997 · $125,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms13Feb 2022Jan 12, 2007 · $20,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet9Oct 2020Dec 27, 2015 · $1.7 million damage
Flooding9May 2025Nov 8, 2024 · $10,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill7Feb 2025—

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 Tillman forecast zone and Tillman County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Hollister?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 6 miles west-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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over HollisterView
KFDR
Frederick, OK		6 mi west-northwest300 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KTLX
Oklahoma City, OK		113 mi northeast11,700 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KDYX
Dyess AFB, TX		127 mi south13,800 ftLimited — 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 Hollister

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 181 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hollister, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 10, 1979, which passed about 8 miles southwest of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 2, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles east of town.

Hail: 740 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 106 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 24, 2004.

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 Hollister'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.

Hollister radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Hollister, OK?

KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 6 miles west-northwest. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Hollister?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hollister the lowest scan from KFDR is about 300 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Hollister 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 Hollister, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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