Paradise Hill, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Paradise Hill, Sequoyah County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Paradise Hill?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 154 days in the Northern Sequoyah forecast zone and Sequoyah County — the most common reported hazard around Paradise Hill, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (52 days) and flooding (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 154 | Apr 2026 | Apr 9, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 52 | Jul 2025 | Apr 24, 2004 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 8 | Jul 2023 | Jun 10, 2022 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2005 | Apr 24, 1999 · 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 Northern Sequoyah forecast zone and Sequoyah County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Paradise Hill get?
A normal year brings about 4.6 inches of snow to Paradise Hill, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Webbers Falls 5 Wsw weather station 11.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 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 Paradise Hill?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 46 miles east-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 Paradise Hill | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 46 mi east-southeast | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 48 mi northwest | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 126 mi west | 13,700 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 Paradise Hill
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 138 tornadoes within 25 miles of Paradise Hill, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 5, 1960, which passed about 18 miles southeast of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 17, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles north of town.
Hail: 368 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 36 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on October 2, 2014.
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 Paradise Hill'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.
Paradise Hill radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Paradise Hill, OK?
KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 46 miles east-southeast. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 48 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Paradise Hill?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Paradise Hill the lowest scan from KSRX is about 3,100 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Paradise Hill 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 Paradise Hill, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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