Lexington, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lexington, Cleveland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lexington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 163 days in the Cleveland forecast zone and Cleveland County — the most common reported hazard around Lexington, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (70 days) and flash flooding (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 163 | Jun 2026 | Jul 11, 2020 · $8.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 70 | Jun 2026 | Jul 27, 1999 · 5 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 45 | Jun 2025 | Apr 19, 2025 · 2 deaths · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Jan 2026 | Feb 1, 2011 · 1 death |
| High winds | 18 | Mar 2026 | Feb 24, 2007 · $12,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 17 | Jun 2024 | Oct 10, 2001 · $300,000 damage |
| Flooding | 17 | Apr 2025 | Jul 10, 2007 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Oct 2020 | Dec 26, 2000 · $2.2 million 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 Cleveland forecast zone and Cleveland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lexington get?
A normal year brings about 4.1 inches of snow to Lexington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Norman 3Sse weather station 12.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 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 Lexington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 22 miles north. 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 Lexington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 22 mi north | 1,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 104 mi west-southwest | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 127 mi north-northwest | 13,900 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 Lexington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 220 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lexington, 55 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF5 on May 20, 2013, which passed about 22 miles north-northwest of town and caused 24 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 6, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 1,023 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 145 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.50-inch hail on May 1, 1980.
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 Lexington'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.
Lexington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lexington, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 22 miles north. KFDR (Frederick, OK) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lexington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lexington the lowest scan from KTLX is about 1,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lexington 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 Lexington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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