Hydro, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hydro, Caddo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hydro?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 159 days in the Caddo forecast zone and Caddo County — the most common reported hazard around Hydro, mostly in May and July. Next come excessive heat (55 days) and flash flooding (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 159 | Jun 2026 | Apr 26, 2013 · $250,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 55 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Jun 2022 | Aug 18, 2007 · 3 deaths · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $15,000 damage |
| High winds | 25 | Mar 2025 | Mar 20, 2006 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 14 | Oct 2020 | Dec 27, 2015 · $5.1 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | Jun 2022 | May 23, 2015 · $300,000 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 Caddo forecast zone and Caddo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hydro get?
A normal year brings about 5.7 inches of snow to Hydro, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Weatherford weather station 6.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.3 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 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 Hydro?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 75 miles east. 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 Hydro | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 75 mi east | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 85 mi south-southwest | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 86 mi north-northeast | 7,700 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 Hydro
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 129 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hydro, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF5 on May 24, 2011, which passed about 18 miles east-southeast of town and caused 9 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 14, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 515 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 83 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.75-inch hail on May 29, 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 Hydro'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.
Hydro radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hydro, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 75 miles east. KFDR (Frederick, OK) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hydro?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hydro the lowest scan from KTLX is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hydro 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 Hydro, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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