Nichols Hills, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Nichols Hills, Oklahoma County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Nichols Hills?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 231 days in the Oklahoma forecast zone and Oklahoma County — the most common reported hazard around Nichols Hills, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (124 days) and flash flooding (78 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 231 | Jun 2026 | Sep 21, 1998 · 1 death · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 124 | Jun 2026 | Jul 4, 2001 · 6 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 78 | Jul 2025 | May 31, 2013 · 7 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 41 | Jan 2026 | Jul 9, 2014 · $2.8 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 31 | Jun 2026 | Feb 24, 2007 · $40,000 damage |
| Flooding | 24 | Jul 2025 | Sep 7, 2001 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Feb 2025 | Jan 18, 1996 · 2 deaths |
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 Oklahoma forecast zone and Oklahoma County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Nichols Hills get?
A normal year brings about 6.7 inches of snow to Nichols Hills, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Oklahoma City Will Rogers Ap weather station 11.3 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 Nichols Hills?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 21 miles southeast. 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 Nichols Hills | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 21 mi southeast | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 89 mi north-northwest | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 115 mi southwest | 12,000 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 Nichols Hills
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 306 tornadoes within 25 miles of Nichols Hills, 87 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on May 3, 1999, which passed about 9 miles southeast of town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 12, 2025, which touched down about 8 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 1,701 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 246 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.90-inch hail on May 31, 2013.
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 Nichols Hills'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.
Nichols Hills radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Nichols Hills, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 21 miles southeast. KVNX (Vance AFB, OK) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Nichols Hills?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Nichols Hills the lowest scan from KTLX is about 1,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Nichols Hills 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 Nichols Hills, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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