Long, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Long, Sequoyah County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Long?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 154 days in the Central and Southern Sequoyah forecast zone and Sequoyah County — the most common reported hazard around Long, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (52 days) and flooding (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 154 | Apr 2026 | Apr 9, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 52 | Jul 2025 | Apr 24, 2004 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 8 | Jul 2023 | Jun 10, 2022 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2005 | Apr 24, 1999 · 1 death |
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 and Southern Sequoyah forecast zone and Sequoyah County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Long get?
A normal year brings about 4.1 inches of snow to Long, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Natural Dam weather station 10.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 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 Long?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 17 miles southeast. 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 Long | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 17 mi southeast | 1,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 74 mi northwest | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 136 mi north-northeast | 15,500 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 Long
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 135 tornadoes within 25 miles of Long, 38 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on March 26, 1976, which passed about 17 miles south of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 7, 2025, which passed about 21 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 483 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 54 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 26, 2000.
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 Long'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.
Long radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Long, OK?
KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 17 miles southeast. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Long?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Long the lowest scan from KSRX is about 1,000 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Long 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 Long, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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