Pawhuska, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pawhuska, Osage County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pawhuska?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 241 days in the Northeast Osage forecast zone and Osage County — the most common reported hazard around Pawhuska, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (51 days) and flooding (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 241 | Jun 2026 | May 4, 1999 · $125,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 51 | Apr 2025 | May 20, 2019 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Mar 2021 | May 21, 2019 · $150,000 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 Northeast Osage forecast zone and Osage County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Pawhuska?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 55 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 Pawhuska | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 55 mi southeast | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 92 mi northwest | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 100 mi west | 9,600 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 Pawhuska
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 109 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pawhuska, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 8, 1974, which passed about 22 miles southeast of town and caused 14 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 9 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 350 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 35 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on February 10, 2009.
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 Pawhuska'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.
Pawhuska radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pawhuska, OK?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 55 miles southeast. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Pawhuska?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Pawhuska the lowest scan from KINX is about 4,000 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Pawhuska 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 Pawhuska, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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