Mallard Bay, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mallard Bay, Wagoner County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mallard Bay?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 133 days in the Wagoner forecast zone and Wagoner County — the most common reported hazard around Mallard Bay, mostly in May and July. Next come excessive heat (61 days) and flash flooding (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 133 | Jun 2026 | Jun 17, 2023 · $543,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 61 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 53 | Apr 2026 | May 6, 2000 · $600,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $1.7 million damage |
| High winds | 11 | Mar 2025 | Nov 27, 2005 · $40,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Dec 2015 | May 24, 2015 · $15,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 8 | Dec 2021 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2013 | Dec 9, 2007 · $70 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 Wagoner forecast zone and Wagoner County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mallard Bay get?
A normal year brings about 2.6 inches of snow to Mallard Bay, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Muskogee weather station 7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 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 Mallard Bay?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 27 miles northwest. 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 Mallard Bay | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 27 mi northwest | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 64 mi southeast | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 119 mi west-southwest | 12,600 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 Mallard Bay
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 167 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mallard Bay, 40 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 26, 1973, which passed about 20 miles south of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 18, 2025, which passed about 22 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 383 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 46 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 Mallard Bay'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.
Mallard Bay radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mallard Bay, OK?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 27 miles northwest. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 64 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mallard Bay?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mallard Bay the lowest scan from KINX is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mallard Bay 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 Mallard Bay, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Fort Gibson, OK radar 6 mi
- Wagoner, OK radar 10 mi
- Muskogee, OK radar 10 mi
- Tahlequah, OK radar 16 mi
- Chouteau, OK radar 23 mi
- Coweta, OK radar 23 mi
- Haskell, OK radar 24 mi
- Inola, OK radar 24 mi
- Locust Grove, OK radar 24 mi
- Warner, OK radar 26 mi