Hoot Owl, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hoot Owl, Mayes County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hoot Owl?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 161 days in the Mayes forecast zone and Mayes County — the most common reported hazard around Hoot Owl, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (53 days) and flash flooding (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 161 | Jun 2026 | Jun 14, 2026 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 53 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 43 | Jun 2026 | Jun 20, 1999 · 1 death · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $1.4 million damage |
| High winds | 8 | Mar 2025 | Apr 24, 2014 · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | May 2022 | May 1, 2009 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2017 | Dec 8, 2007 · $50 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Aug 2023 | Aug 5, 2023 · 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 Mayes forecast zone and Mayes County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hoot Owl get?
A normal year brings about 5.5 inches of snow to Hoot Owl, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Spavinaw weather station 4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (1.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 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 Hoot Owl?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 28 miles west-southwest. 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 Hoot Owl | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 28 mi west-southwest | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 85 mi south-southeast | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 113 mi east-northeast | 11,600 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 Hoot Owl
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 181 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hoot Owl, 40 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on June 8, 1974, which passed about 16 miles northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 17, 2025, which passed about 7 miles west of town.
Hail: 392 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 56 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 26, 1994.
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 Hoot Owl'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.
Hoot Owl radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hoot Owl, OK?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 28 miles west-southwest. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hoot Owl?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hoot Owl the lowest scan from KINX is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hoot Owl 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 Hoot Owl, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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