Indianola, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Indianola, Delaware County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Indianola?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 129 days in the Delaware forecast zone and Delaware County — the most common reported hazard around Indianola, mostly in May and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (43 days) and flash flooding (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 129 | Jun 2026 | Jun 18, 2023 · $340,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Jun 2026 | Feb 16, 2008 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 26 | Aug 2024 | Jun 17, 2016 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 14 | Feb 2026 | Nov 11, 2015 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Oct 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2013 | Dec 9, 2007 · $35 million damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2007 | Jan 30, 1999 · $6,000 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 Delaware forecast zone and Delaware County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Indianola get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Indianola, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gravette weather station 12.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 3.6 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 0.1 | 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 Indianola?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 53 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 Indianola | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 53 mi west-southwest | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 82 mi south-southeast | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 89 mi northeast | 8,100 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 Indianola
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 153 tornadoes within 25 miles of Indianola, 41 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on March 12, 2006, which passed about 15 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 18, 2025, which passed about 6 miles east of town.
Hail: 424 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 46 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on March 14, 2024.
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 Indianola'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.
Indianola radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Indianola, OK?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 53 miles west-southwest. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Indianola?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Indianola the lowest scan from KINX is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Indianola 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 Indianola, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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