Lyons Switch, OK Live Doppler Radar

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What weather hits Lyons Switch?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 104 days in the Adair forecast zone and Adair County — the most common reported hazard around Lyons Switch, mostly in May and June. Next come flooding (41 days) and flash flooding (41 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds104Jun 2025Apr 11, 2001 · $100,000 damage
Flooding41Feb 2023Feb 21, 2018 · 1 death
Flash flooding41Aug 2024Nov 4, 2022 · 2 deaths
Heavy snow & winter storms33Jan 2026—
Excessive heat19Aug 2023—
Wildfires19Mar 2026Apr 7, 2023 · $100,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet6Dec 2013Jan 26, 2009 · $3.3 million damage
High winds6Apr 2014Jun 5, 2005 · $10,000 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 Adair forecast zone and Adair County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Lyons Switch?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 39 miles south-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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over Lyons SwitchView
KSRX
Fort Smith, AR		39 mi south-southeast2,600 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KINX
Tulsa, OK		56 mi west-northwest4,100 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KSGF
Springfield, MO		123 mi northeast13,200 ftLimited — 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 Lyons Switch

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 122 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lyons Switch, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 5, 1960, which passed about 25 miles south-southwest of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 18, 2025, which passed about 10 miles north-northwest of town.

Hail: 295 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 10, 1974.

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 Lyons Switch'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.

Lyons Switch radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Lyons Switch, OK?

KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 39 miles south-southeast. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 56 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Lyons Switch?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lyons Switch the lowest scan from KSRX is about 2,600 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Lyons Switch 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 Lyons Switch, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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