Homestead, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Homestead, Blaine County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Homestead?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 91 days in the Blaine forecast zone and Blaine County — the most common reported hazard around Homestead, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (35 days) and excessive heat (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 91 | Jun 2026 | Aug 19, 2007 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2026 | Dec 26, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 33 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 20 | Mar 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Oct 2020 | Jan 30, 2002 · $25 million damage |
| Flooding | 8 | May 2019 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | May 2019 | Aug 19, 2007 · $1.0 million 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 Blaine forecast zone and Blaine County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Homestead get?
A normal year brings about 10 inches of snow to Homestead, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Okeene weather station 5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.3 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 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 Homestead?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 43 miles north-northeast. 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 Homestead | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 43 mi north-northeast | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 84 mi southeast | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 117 mi north-northeast | 12,200 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 Homestead
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 113 tornadoes within 25 miles of Homestead, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 2, 1979, which passed about 20 miles north-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 17, 2025, which touched down about 8 miles north of town.
Hail: 425 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 77 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.75-inch hail on May 15, 1990.
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 Homestead'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.
Homestead radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Homestead, OK?
KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 43 miles north-northeast. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Homestead?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Homestead the lowest scan from KVNX is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Homestead 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 Homestead, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Okeene, OK radar 5 mi
- Fairview, OK radar 9 mi
- Watonga, OK radar 21 mi
- Hennessey, OK radar 28 mi
- Helena, OK radar 28 mi
- Waukomis, OK radar 29 mi
- Kingfisher, OK radar 33 mi
- Thomas, OK radar 34 mi
- Enid, OK radar 34 mi
- North Enid, OK radar 36 mi