Medicine Park, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Medicine Park, Comanche County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Medicine Park?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 174 days in the Comanche forecast zone and Comanche County — the most common reported hazard around Medicine Park, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (56 days) and high winds (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 174 | Jun 2026 | May 27, 2001 · 1 death · $11 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 56 | Jun 2025 | Apr 26, 2025 · 1 death · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 53 | Mar 2026 | Feb 24, 2007 · $42,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 37 | Aug 2025 | Jul 4, 2001 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $30,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 14 | Oct 2020 | Dec 9, 2007 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | Apr 2026 | — |
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 Comanche forecast zone and Comanche County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Medicine Park get?
A normal year brings about 1.8 inches of snow to Medicine Park, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wichita Mtn Wr weather station 12.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 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 Medicine Park?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 38 miles 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 Medicine Park | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 38 mi southwest | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 80 mi east-northeast | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 140 mi north | 16,300 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 Medicine Park
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 139 tornadoes within 25 miles of Medicine Park, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 24, 1957, which passed about 12 miles south-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 1, 2024, which touched down about 20 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 736 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 102 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on September 18, 2002.
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 Medicine Park'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.
Medicine Park radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Medicine Park, OK?
KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 38 miles southwest. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Medicine Park?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Medicine Park the lowest scan from KFDR is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Medicine Park 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 Medicine Park, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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