Katie, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Katie, Garvin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Katie?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 101 days in the Garvin forecast zone and Garvin County — the most common reported hazard around Katie, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (86 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 101 | Apr 2026 | Mar 18, 1998 · $2.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 86 | Aug 2025 | Jul 16, 2006 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jun 2026 | May 9, 2015 · $60,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Jan 2023 | Dec 26, 2000 · $14 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 8 | Feb 2023 | Feb 14, 2023 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Jun 2025 | Jun 7, 2014 · $150,000 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 Garvin forecast zone and Garvin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Katie get?
A normal year brings about 2.7 inches of snow to Katie, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hennepin 5 N weather station 1.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (1.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 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 Katie?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 51 miles north. 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 Katie | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 51 mi north | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 95 mi west | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 139 mi south | 16,100 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 Katie
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 155 tornadoes within 25 miles of Katie, 41 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 19, 1972, which passed about 6 miles south-southeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 3, 2025, which touched down about 3 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 517 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 71 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.25-inch hail on May 14, 2003.
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 Katie'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.
Katie radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Katie, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 51 miles north. KFDR (Frederick, OK) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Katie?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Katie the lowest scan from KTLX is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Katie 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 Katie, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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