Mangum, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mangum, Greer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mangum?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 72 days in the Greer forecast zone and Greer County — the most common reported hazard around Mangum, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (64 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 72 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | Jun 2026 | Aug 11, 1996 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 21 | Mar 2026 | Jun 23, 2003 · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jun 2021 | Oct 7, 2018 · $75,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Oct 2020 | Dec 27, 2015 · $145,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Jun 2021 | — |
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 Greer forecast zone and Greer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mangum get?
A normal year brings about 2.0 inches of snow to Mangum, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mangum weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 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 Mangum?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 47 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 Mangum | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 47 mi southeast | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 127 mi west-northwest | 13,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 130 mi east-northeast | 14,400 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 Mangum
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 165 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mangum, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 11, 1982, which passed about 10 miles east-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on November 18, 2024, which passed about 22 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 749 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 140 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 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 Mangum'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.
Mangum radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mangum, OK?
KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 47 miles southeast. KAMA (Amarillo, TX) is 127 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mangum?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mangum the lowest scan from KFDR is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mangum 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 Mangum, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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