Jefferson, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Jefferson, Grant County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Jefferson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Grant forecast zone and Grant County — the most common reported hazard around Jefferson, mostly in June and July. Next come excessive heat (64 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Jun 2026 | Jun 13, 2026 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 64 | Jun 2026 | Aug 1, 2006 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | Dec 26, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jun 2026 | Jun 9, 1999 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 13 | May 2019 | — |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2025 | Apr 11, 2001 · $32,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Oct 2020 | Jan 30, 2002 · $25 million 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 Grant forecast zone and Grant County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Jefferson get?
A normal year brings about 9.3 inches of snow to Jefferson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Medford weather station 6.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.9 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 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 Jefferson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 19 miles west. 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 Jefferson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 19 mi west | 1,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 67 mi north-northeast | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 100 mi south-southeast | 9,600 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 Jefferson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 150 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jefferson, 36 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on March 16, 1965, which passed about 2 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 17, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles west of town.
Hail: 549 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 90 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-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 Jefferson'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.
Jefferson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Jefferson, OK?
KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 19 miles west. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 67 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Jefferson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Jefferson the lowest scan from KVNX is about 1,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Jefferson 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 Jefferson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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