Lindsay, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lindsay, Garvin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lindsay?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 101 days in the Garvin forecast zone and Garvin County — the most common reported hazard around Lindsay, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (86 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 101 | Apr 2026 | Mar 18, 1998 · $2.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 86 | Aug 2025 | Jul 16, 2006 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jun 2026 | May 9, 2015 · $60,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Jan 2023 | Dec 26, 2000 · $14 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 8 | Feb 2023 | Feb 14, 2023 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Jun 2025 | Jun 7, 2014 · $150,000 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 Garvin forecast zone and Garvin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lindsay get?
A normal year brings about 1.5 inches of snow to Lindsay, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cox City 2 Ne weather station 8.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 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 Lindsay?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 39 miles north-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 Lindsay | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 39 mi north-northeast | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 85 mi west-southwest | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 135 mi north-northwest | 15,200 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 Lindsay
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 171 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lindsay, 51 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on May 3, 1999, which passed about 24 miles northwest of town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 6, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles north of town.
Hail: 702 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 103 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 2, 1994.
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 Lindsay'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.
Lindsay radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lindsay, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 39 miles north-northeast. KFDR (Frederick, OK) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lindsay?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lindsay the lowest scan from KTLX is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lindsay 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 Lindsay, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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