Le Flore, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Le Flore, Le Flore County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Le Flore?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 207 days in the Central Le Flore forecast zone and Le Flore County — the most common reported hazard around Le Flore, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (67 days) and flooding (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 207 | Jun 2026 | Feb 20, 1997 · $540,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 67 | May 2025 | Jun 23, 2019 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 45 | Mar 2023 | May 10, 2015 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jun 2005 | Jun 4, 2005 · $120,000 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 Central Le Flore forecast zone and Le Flore County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Le Flore?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 44 miles 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 Le Flore | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 44 mi northeast | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 94 mi north-northwest | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 134 mi west-northwest | 15,100 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 Le Flore
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 102 tornadoes within 25 miles of Le Flore, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 5, 1960, which passed about 14 miles northwest of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 19, 2025, which passed about 24 miles west of town.
Hail: 278 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 31 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 26, 1991.
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 Le Flore'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.
Le Flore radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Le Flore, OK?
KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 44 miles northeast. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Le Flore?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Le Flore the lowest scan from KSRX is about 3,000 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Le Flore 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 Le Flore, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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