McLoud, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for McLoud, Pottawatomie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits McLoud?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 104 days in the Pottawatomie forecast zone and Pottawatomie County — the most common reported hazard around McLoud, mostly in May and July. Next come excessive heat (72 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 104 | Jun 2026 | Oct 4, 1998 · $1.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 72 | Aug 2025 | Aug 1, 2006 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Apr 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 13 | Apr 2025 | Jun 26, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Jun 2009 | Feb 24, 2007 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Oct 2020 | Dec 26, 2000 · $7.0 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 Pottawatomie forecast zone and Pottawatomie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does McLoud get?
A normal year brings about 3.9 inches of snow to McLoud, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Stella weather station 8.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 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 McLoud?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 11 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 McLoud | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 11 mi west-southwest | 600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 101 mi east-northeast | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 108 mi north-northwest | 10,800 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 McLoud
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 273 tornadoes within 25 miles of McLoud, 94 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on May 3, 1999, which passed about 18 miles west of town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF3 on November 3, 2024, which touched down about 18 miles west of town.
Hail: 1,203 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 162 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.60-inch hail on May 10, 2010.
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 McLoud'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.
McLoud radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to McLoud, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 11 miles west-southwest. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in McLoud?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over McLoud the lowest scan from KTLX is about 600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for McLoud 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 McLoud, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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