Prue, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Prue, Osage County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Prue?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 241 days in the Southeast Osage forecast zone and Osage County — the most common reported hazard around Prue, 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 Southeast Osage forecast zone and Osage County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Prue get?
A normal year brings about 8.4 inches of snow to Prue, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mannford 6 Nw weather station 11.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 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 Prue?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 40 miles east. 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 Prue | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 40 mi east | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 85 mi southwest | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 109 mi west-northwest | 10,900 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 Prue
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 150 tornadoes within 25 miles of Prue, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on May 5, 1960, which passed about 18 miles southeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 29, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 701 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 70 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 18, 1998.
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 Prue'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.
Prue radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Prue, OK?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 40 miles east. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Prue?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Prue the lowest scan from KINX is about 2,600 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Prue 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 Prue, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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