Pontotoc, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pontotoc, Johnston County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pontotoc?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 84 days in the Johnston forecast zone and Johnston County — the most common reported hazard around Pontotoc, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (63 days) and flash flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 84 | Aug 2025 | Aug 1, 2006 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 63 | Apr 2026 | Feb 10, 2009 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jun 2026 | Mar 27, 2018 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 20 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $55,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 8 | Jun 2011 | Mar 20, 2006 · $40,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2023 | Dec 26, 2000 · $2.4 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | May 2025 | Oct 7, 2018 · 2 deaths |
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 Johnston forecast zone and Johnston County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pontotoc get?
A normal year brings about 2.4 inches of snow to Pontotoc, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pontotoc 1N weather station 1.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 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 Pontotoc?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 69 miles north-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 Pontotoc | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 69 mi north-northwest | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 131 mi north-northeast | 14,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 134 mi west | 15,200 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 Pontotoc
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 157 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pontotoc, 41 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 9, 1959, which passed about 9 miles north-northeast of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 3, 2025, which passed about 23 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 489 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 75 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on March 14, 2024.
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 Pontotoc'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.
Pontotoc radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pontotoc, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 69 miles north-northwest. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 131 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pontotoc?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pontotoc the lowest scan from KTLX is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pontotoc 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 Pontotoc, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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