Oak Hill-Piney, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Oak Hill-Piney, Delaware County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Oak Hill-Piney?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 129 days in the Delaware forecast zone and Delaware County — the most common reported hazard around Oak Hill-Piney, mostly in May and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (43 days) and flash flooding (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 129 | Jun 2026 | Jun 18, 2023 · $340,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Jun 2026 | Feb 16, 2008 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 26 | Aug 2024 | Jun 17, 2016 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 14 | Feb 2026 | Nov 11, 2015 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Oct 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2013 | Dec 9, 2007 · $35 million damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2007 | Jan 30, 1999 · $6,000 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 Delaware forecast zone and Delaware County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Oak Hill-Piney?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 49 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 Oak Hill-Piney | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 49 mi west-southwest | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 78 mi south-southeast | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 94 mi northeast | 8,800 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 Oak Hill-Piney
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 154 tornadoes within 25 miles of Oak Hill-Piney, 39 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on March 12, 2006, which passed about 11 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 18, 2025, which passed about 10 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 352 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 42 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 26, 1994.
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 Oak Hill-Piney'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.
Oak Hill-Piney radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Oak Hill-Piney, OK?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 49 miles west-southwest. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Oak Hill-Piney?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Oak Hill-Piney the lowest scan from KINX is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Oak Hill-Piney 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 Oak Hill-Piney, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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