Marlow, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Marlow, Stephens County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Marlow?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 120 days in the Stephens forecast zone and Stephens County — the most common reported hazard around Marlow, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (91 days) and flash flooding (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 120 | Apr 2025 | Jul 14, 2012 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 91 | Aug 2025 | Jul 20, 1998 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 35 | Apr 2025 | May 1, 2019 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 15 | Mar 2026 | Feb 24, 2007 · $43,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Aug 2003 | Aug 5, 1999 · $75,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Oct 2020 | Dec 26, 2000 · $2.8 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 Stephens forecast zone and Stephens County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Marlow get?
A normal year brings about 5.5 inches of snow to Marlow, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Marlow 1 Wsw weather station 1.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 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 Marlow?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 61 miles west-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 Marlow | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 61 mi west-southwest | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 62 mi northeast | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 146 mi north | 17,400 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 Marlow
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 131 tornadoes within 25 miles of Marlow, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on May 24, 2011, which passed about 21 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF3 on November 3, 2024, which passed about 13 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 752 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 109 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.25-inch hail on May 14, 2003.
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 Marlow'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.
Marlow radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Marlow, OK?
KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 61 miles west-southwest. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 62 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Marlow?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Marlow the lowest scan from KFDR is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Marlow 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 Marlow, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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