Johnson, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Johnson, Pottawatomie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Johnson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 104 days in the Pottawatomie forecast zone and Pottawatomie County — the most common reported hazard around Johnson, mostly in May and July. Next come excessive heat (72 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 104 | Jun 2026 | Oct 4, 1998 · $1.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 72 | Aug 2025 | Aug 1, 2006 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Apr 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 13 | Apr 2025 | Jun 26, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Jun 2009 | Feb 24, 2007 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Oct 2020 | Dec 26, 2000 · $7.0 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 Pottawatomie forecast zone and Pottawatomie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Johnson get?
A normal year brings about 6.3 inches of snow to Johnson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Shawnee weather station 5.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 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 Johnson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 25 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 Johnson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 25 mi west-southwest | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 89 mi northeast | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 116 mi northwest | 12,100 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 Johnson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 205 tornadoes within 25 miles of Johnson, 77 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on May 5, 1960, which passed about 3 miles southeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF3 on November 3, 2024, which passed about 18 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 534 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 80 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 8, 1998.
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 Johnson'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.
Johnson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Johnson, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 25 miles west-southwest. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Johnson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Johnson the lowest scan from KTLX is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Johnson 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 Johnson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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