Phillips, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Phillips, Coal County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Phillips?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 95 days in the Coal forecast zone and Coal County — the most common reported hazard around Phillips, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (36 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 95 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 36 | Mar 2025 | Aug 3, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $248,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Sep 2020 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2010 | Dec 26, 2000 · $600,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2002 | — |
| Wildfires | 4 | Mar 2018 | — |
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 Coal forecast zone and Coal County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Phillips get?
A normal year brings about 3.2 inches of snow to Phillips, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Centrahoma 2 Ese weather station 8.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 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 Phillips?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 83 miles northwest. 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 Phillips | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 83 mi northwest | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 119 mi east-northeast | 12,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 121 mi north-northeast | 12,900 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 Phillips
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 103 tornadoes within 25 miles of Phillips, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 9, 1959, which passed about 21 miles northwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 3, 2025, which passed about 6 miles south of town.
Hail: 298 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 43 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on April 19, 2011.
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 Phillips'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.
Phillips radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Phillips, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 83 miles northwest. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Phillips?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Phillips the lowest scan from KTLX is about 7,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Phillips 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 Phillips, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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