Mustang, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mustang, Canadian County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mustang?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 142 days in the Canadian forecast zone and Canadian County — the most common reported hazard around Mustang, mostly in June and August. Next come excessive heat (68 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 142 | Jun 2026 | Mar 28, 2017 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 68 | Jun 2026 | Jun 20, 2006 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · 1 death · $40,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Jul 2025 | Aug 19, 2007 · $800,000 damage |
| High winds | 23 | Mar 2026 | Jun 5, 2008 · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 13 | Oct 2020 | Dec 9, 2007 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Aug 2023 | Aug 8, 2023 · $452,000 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 Canadian forecast zone and Canadian County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mustang get?
A normal year brings about 6.7 inches of snow to Mustang, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Oklahoma City Will Rogers Ap weather station 7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 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 Mustang?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 26 miles east. 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 Mustang | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 26 mi east | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 96 mi north-northwest | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 101 mi southwest | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Mustang
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 335 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mustang, 91 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on May 3, 1999, which passed about 8 miles southeast of town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 12, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 1,795 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 266 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 7.00-inch hail on April 30, 1961.
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 Mustang'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.
Mustang radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mustang, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 26 miles east. KVNX (Vance AFB, OK) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mustang?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mustang the lowest scan from KTLX is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mustang 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 Mustang, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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