Isabella, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Isabella, Major County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Isabella?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 93 days in the Major forecast zone and Major County — the most common reported hazard around Isabella, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (58 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 93 | Jun 2026 | Jun 21, 2026 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 58 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | Dec 27, 2015 · $271,000 damage |
| High winds | 24 | Mar 2025 | May 16, 2022 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | May 2019 | Sep 12, 2008 · $400,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Oct 2020 | Jan 30, 2002 · $25 million damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Apr 2009 | — |
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 Major forecast zone and Major County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Isabella get?
A normal year brings about 10 inches of snow to Isabella, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Okeene weather station 8.1 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 Isabella?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 36 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 Isabella | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 36 mi north-northeast | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 86 mi southeast | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 109 mi north-northeast | 11,000 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 Isabella
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 122 tornadoes within 25 miles of Isabella, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 2, 1979, which passed about 13 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 2 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 443 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 82 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 8.00-inch hail on April 26, 1971.
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 Isabella'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.
Isabella radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Isabella, OK?
KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 36 miles north-northeast. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Isabella?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Isabella the lowest scan from KVNX is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Isabella 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 Isabella, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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