McBride, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for McBride, Marshall County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits McBride?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 92 days in the Marshall forecast zone and Marshall County — the most common reported hazard around McBride, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (52 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 92 | Aug 2025 | Aug 17, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 52 | Apr 2026 | Feb 9, 2001 · 1 death · $10 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 19 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | May 2025 | May 25, 2025 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | May 2025 | May 18, 2025 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2000 | Dec 26, 2000 · $1.1 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jul 2025 | Jul 26, 2025 · 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 Marshall forecast zone and Marshall County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does McBride get?
A normal year brings about 1.9 inches of snow to McBride, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kingston 5 Sse weather station 3.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 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 McBride?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 102 miles south-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 McBride | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 102 mi south-southwest | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 103 mi north-northwest | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 137 mi west-northwest | 15,700 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 McBride
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 144 tornadoes within 25 miles of McBride, 43 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 2, 1957, which passed about 12 miles east of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 8, 2025, which passed about 25 miles south of town.
Hail: 512 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 77 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 21, 1996.
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 McBride'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.
McBride radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to McBride, OK?
KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 102 miles south-southwest. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in McBride?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over McBride the lowest scan from KFWS is about 9,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for McBride 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 McBride, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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