Ingalls, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ingalls, Payne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ingalls?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 116 days in the Payne forecast zone and Payne County — the most common reported hazard around Ingalls, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (89 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 116 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 · $800,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 89 | Jun 2026 | Jul 4, 2001 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Dec 26, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Jun 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 15 | Jan 2010 | Jul 17, 1997 · $80,000 damage |
| High winds | 14 | Mar 2025 | May 24, 2004 · $30,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Oct 2020 | Nov 27, 2015 · $2,000 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 Payne forecast zone and Payne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ingalls get?
A normal year brings about 6.2 inches of snow to Ingalls, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ingalls 1N weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (2.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 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 Ingalls?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 58 miles south-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 Ingalls | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 58 mi south-southwest | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 73 mi east | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 83 mi west-northwest | 7,200 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 Ingalls
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 138 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ingalls, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 8, 1974, which passed about 16 miles southeast of town and caused 14 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 6, 2024, which touched down about 25 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 487 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 76 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 3, 1993.
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 Ingalls'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.
Ingalls radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ingalls, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 58 miles south-southwest. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 73 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ingalls?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ingalls the lowest scan from KTLX is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ingalls 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 Ingalls, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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