Newcastle, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Newcastle, McClain County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Newcastle?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 106 days in the McClain forecast zone and McClain County — the most common reported hazard around Newcastle, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (86 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 106 | Jun 2026 | Jun 5, 2025 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 86 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Apr 2025 | May 20, 2015 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 13 | Oct 2020 | Dec 26, 2000 · $6.0 million damage |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Aug 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 · $400,000 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 McClain forecast zone and McClain County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Newcastle get?
A normal year brings about 6.2 inches of snow to Newcastle, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Blanchard 2 Ssw weather station 9.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 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 Newcastle?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 19 miles east-northeast. 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 Newcastle | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 19 mi east-northeast | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 99 mi southwest | 9,500 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 Newcastle
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 339 tornadoes within 25 miles of Newcastle, 98 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on May 3, 1999, which passed about 4 miles northwest of town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 6, 2025, which touched down near town.
Hail: 1,753 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 259 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on May 16, 1960.
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 Newcastle'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.
Newcastle radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Newcastle, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 19 miles east-northeast. KFDR (Frederick, OK) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Newcastle?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Newcastle the lowest scan from KTLX is about 1,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Newcastle 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 Newcastle, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Moore, OK radar 9 mi
- Tuttle, OK radar 10 mi
- Goldsby, OK radar 10 mi
- Mustang, OK radar 13 mi
- Norman, OK radar 14 mi
- Noble, OK radar 15 mi
- Oklahoma City, OK radar 16 mi
- Del City, OK radar 17 mi
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