Putnam, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Putnam, Dewey County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Putnam?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 106 days in the Dewey forecast zone and Dewey County — the most common reported hazard around Putnam, mostly in June and May. Next come high winds (44 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 106 | Jun 2026 | Aug 24, 2025 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 44 | Mar 2026 | Apr 14, 1999 · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | Dec 27, 2015 · $362,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 35 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Oct 2020 | Jan 30, 2002 · $25 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Sep 2019 | — |
| Wildfires | 6 | Mar 2026 | Apr 12, 2018 · 1 death |
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 Dewey forecast zone and Dewey County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Putnam get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Putnam, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Taloga weather station 12.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.8 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 2.7 | 2.1 | 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 Putnam?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 77 miles northeast. 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 Putnam | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 77 mi northeast | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 102 mi east-southeast | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 103 mi south | 10,100 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 Putnam
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 123 tornadoes within 25 miles of Putnam, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 10, 1967, which passed about 21 miles southwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 14, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 370 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 63 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.75-inch hail on May 29, 2004.
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 Putnam'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.
Putnam radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Putnam, OK?
KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 77 miles northeast. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Putnam?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Putnam the lowest scan from KVNX is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Putnam 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 Putnam, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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