Kinta, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kinta, Haskell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kinta?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 89 days in the Haskell forecast zone and Haskell County — the most common reported hazard around Kinta, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (53 days) and flash flooding (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 89 | Sep 2025 | May 20, 2001 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 53 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Oct 2019 | Apr 29, 2017 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $5.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 15 | Mar 2025 | Mar 13, 2025 · 1 death · $65,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2013 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Apr 2024 | Nov 27, 2005 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | May 2020 | Dec 30, 2015 · $10,000 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 Haskell forecast zone and Haskell County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Kinta?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 51 miles east-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 Kinta | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 51 mi east-northeast | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 75 mi north-northwest | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 116 mi west | 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 Kinta
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 109 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kinta, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 5, 1960, which passed about 7 miles southeast of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 6, 2025, which passed about 19 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 315 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.50-inch hail on June 16, 1997.
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 Kinta'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.
Kinta radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kinta, OK?
KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 51 miles east-northeast. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kinta?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kinta the lowest scan from KSRX is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kinta 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 Kinta, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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