Oologah, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Oologah, Rogers County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Oologah?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 180 days in the Rogers forecast zone and Rogers County — the most common reported hazard around Oologah, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (59 days) and flash flooding (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 180 | Jun 2026 | Jun 17, 2023 · $657,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 59 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 49 | May 2026 | May 24, 2015 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2025 | Mar 31, 2023 · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Jun 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2017 | Dec 8, 2007 · $70 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2014 | Jul 21, 1997 · 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 Rogers forecast zone and Rogers County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Oologah?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 20 miles south-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 Oologah | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 20 mi south-southeast | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 110 mi southeast | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 117 mi southwest | 12,200 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 Oologah
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 186 tornadoes within 25 miles of Oologah, 42 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 8, 1974, which passed about 20 miles west of town and caused 14 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on November 20, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 615 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 69 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 14, 1986.
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 Oologah'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.
Oologah radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Oologah, OK?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 20 miles south-southeast. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Oologah?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Oologah the lowest scan from KINX is about 1,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Oologah 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 Oologah, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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