Oakwood, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Oakwood, Dewey County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Oakwood?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 106 days in the Dewey forecast zone and Dewey County — the most common reported hazard around Oakwood, mostly in June and May. Next come high winds (44 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 106 | Jun 2026 | Aug 24, 2025 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 44 | Mar 2026 | Apr 14, 1999 · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | Dec 27, 2015 · $362,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 35 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Oct 2020 | Jan 30, 2002 · $25 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Sep 2019 | — |
| Wildfires | 6 | Mar 2026 | Apr 12, 2018 · 1 death |
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 Dewey forecast zone and Dewey County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Oakwood get?
A normal year brings about 7.2 inches of snow to Oakwood, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Thomas weather station 12.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (1.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 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 Oakwood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 64 miles north-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 Oakwood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 64 mi north-northeast | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 90 mi east-southeast | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 110 mi south | 11,100 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 Oakwood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 107 tornadoes within 25 miles of Oakwood, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 10, 1967, which touched down about 24 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 14, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles south of town.
Hail: 371 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 55 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.75-inch hail on May 29, 2004.
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 Oakwood'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.
Oakwood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Oakwood, OK?
KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 64 miles north-northeast. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Oakwood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Oakwood the lowest scan from KVNX is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Oakwood 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 Oakwood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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