Kingfisher, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kingfisher, Kingfisher County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kingfisher?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 107 days in the Kingfisher forecast zone and Kingfisher County — the most common reported hazard around Kingfisher, mostly in August and June. Next come excessive heat (90 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 107 | Aug 2025 | Jul 6, 2004 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 90 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | Dec 26, 2000 · $150,000 damage |
| High winds | 17 | Mar 2025 | Mar 24, 1996 · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | May 2024 | Aug 19, 2007 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Oct 2020 | Jan 30, 2002 · $25 million damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Jun 2021 | — |
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 Kingfisher forecast zone and Kingfisher County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kingfisher get?
A normal year brings about 5.4 inches of snow to Kingfisher, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kingfisher weather station 1.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 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 Kingfisher?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 51 miles southeast. 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 Kingfisher | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 51 mi southeast | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 63 mi north | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 118 mi south-southwest | 12,400 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 Kingfisher
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 174 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kingfisher, 46 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF5 on May 24, 2011, which passed about 13 miles south-southeast of town and caused 9 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 6, 2025, which passed about 14 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 637 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 127 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 7.00-inch hail on April 30, 1961.
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 Kingfisher'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.
Kingfisher radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kingfisher, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 51 miles southeast. KVNX (Vance AFB, OK) is 63 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kingfisher?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kingfisher the lowest scan from KTLX is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kingfisher 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 Kingfisher, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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