Lawrence Creek, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lawrence Creek, Creek County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lawrence Creek?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 159 days in the Creek forecast zone and Creek County — the most common reported hazard around Lawrence Creek, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (58 days) and flash flooding (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 159 | Jun 2026 | Jun 17, 2023 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 58 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 40 | Jun 2026 | May 6, 2000 · $5.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | Mar 13, 1999 · $6,000 damage |
| Flooding | 26 | May 2022 | May 24, 2015 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 21 | Feb 2026 | Aug 3, 2012 · $55 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Oct 2020 | Dec 8, 2007 · $70 million damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2025 | Nov 27, 2005 · $5,000 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 Creek forecast zone and Creek County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lawrence Creek get?
A normal year brings about 8.4 inches of snow to Lawrence Creek, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mannford 6 Nw weather station 6.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 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 Lawrence Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 49 miles east. 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 Lawrence Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 49 mi east | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 71 mi southwest | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 105 mi west-northwest | 10,300 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 Lawrence Creek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 132 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lawrence Creek, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 5, 1960, which passed about 16 miles southeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on November 4, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 563 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 74 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 18, 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 Lawrence Creek'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.
Lawrence Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lawrence Creek, OK?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 49 miles east. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 71 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lawrence Creek?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lawrence Creek the lowest scan from KINX is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lawrence Creek 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 Lawrence Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Mannford, OK radar 6 mi
- Drumright, OK radar 12 mi
- Kellyville, OK radar 15 mi
- Yale, OK radar 15 mi
- Cleveland, OK radar 16 mi
- Sand Springs, OK radar 17 mi
- Bristow, OK radar 17 mi
- Sapulpa, OK radar 18 mi
- Cushing, OK radar 20 mi
- Kiefer, OK radar 23 mi