Lone Chimney, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lone Chimney, Pawnee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lone Chimney?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 114 days in the Pawnee forecast zone and Pawnee County — the most common reported hazard around Lone Chimney, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (56 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 114 | Jun 2026 | Sep 19, 2024 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 56 | Jul 2025 | Jul 16, 2001 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Jun 2025 | May 7, 2007 · $350,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Oct 2020 | Dec 8, 2007 · $20 million damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Jun 2019 | — |
| Wildfires | 8 | Mar 2025 | Mar 13, 2025 · 1 death · $10 million damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 · $20,000 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 Pawnee forecast zone and Pawnee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lone Chimney get?
A normal year brings about 1.1 inches of snow to Lone Chimney, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pawnee weather station 8.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 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 Lone Chimney?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 68 miles south-southwest. 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 Lone Chimney | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 68 mi south-southwest | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 69 mi east | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 82 mi west-northwest | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Lone Chimney
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 149 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lone Chimney, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 8, 1974, which passed about 19 miles southeast of town and caused 14 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 27, 2024, which passed about 16 miles west of town.
Hail: 485 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 72 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 3, 1993.
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 Lone Chimney'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.
Lone Chimney radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lone Chimney, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 68 miles south-southwest. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 69 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lone Chimney?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lone Chimney the lowest scan from KTLX is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lone Chimney 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 Lone Chimney, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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