Perkins, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Perkins, Payne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Perkins?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 116 days in the Payne forecast zone and Payne County — the most common reported hazard around Perkins, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (89 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 116 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 · $800,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 89 | Jun 2026 | Jul 4, 2001 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Dec 26, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Jun 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 15 | Jan 2010 | Jul 17, 1997 · $80,000 damage |
| High winds | 14 | Mar 2025 | May 24, 2004 · $30,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Oct 2020 | Nov 27, 2015 · $2,000 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 Payne forecast zone and Payne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Perkins get?
A normal year brings about 5.2 inches of snow to Perkins, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Perkins weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (1.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 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 Perkins?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 47 miles south-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 Perkins | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 47 mi south-southwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 81 mi northwest | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 83 mi east | 7,300 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 Perkins
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 150 tornadoes within 25 miles of Perkins, 39 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF5 on May 24, 2011, which passed about 19 miles west-southwest of town and caused 9 deaths. The most recent was an EF3 on November 3, 2024, which passed about 19 miles south of town.
Hail: 574 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 86 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 3, 1993.
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 Perkins'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.
Perkins radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Perkins, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 47 miles south-southwest. KVNX (Vance AFB, OK) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Perkins?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Perkins the lowest scan from KTLX is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Perkins 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 Perkins, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Luther, OK radar 23 mi
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