Konawa, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Konawa, Seminole County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Konawa?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 82 days in the Seminole forecast zone and Seminole County — the most common reported hazard around Konawa, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (67 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 82 | Aug 2025 | Jul 11, 1998 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 67 | Jun 2026 | Aug 26, 1999 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $80,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Apr 2025 | Aug 19, 2007 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Dec 2013 | Dec 26, 2000 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 7 | Mar 2002 | Feb 11, 1999 · $1,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | May 2025 | May 3, 2025 · $50,000 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 Seminole forecast zone and Seminole County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Konawa get?
A normal year brings about 2.8 inches of snow to Konawa, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Konawa weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (1.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 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 Konawa?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 39 miles northwest. 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 Konawa | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 39 mi northwest | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 107 mi northeast | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 133 mi west-southwest | 15,000 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 Konawa
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 170 tornadoes within 25 miles of Konawa, 57 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on May 5, 1960, which passed about 24 miles north-northwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 6, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 521 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 89 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on March 14, 2024.
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 Konawa'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.
Konawa radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Konawa, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 39 miles northwest. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Konawa?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Konawa the lowest scan from KTLX is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Konawa 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 Konawa, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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