Reagan, OK Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Reagan, Johnston County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

What weather hits Reagan?

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 Reagan, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (63 days) and flash flooding (26 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Excessive heat84Aug 2025Aug 1, 2006 · 1 death
Damaging thunderstorm winds63Apr 2026Feb 10, 2009 · $250,000 damage
Flash flooding26Jun 2026Mar 27, 2018 · 1 death
Heavy snow & winter storms20Jan 2026Jan 12, 2007 · $55,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill9Feb 2025—
High winds8Jun 2011Mar 20, 2006 · $40,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet7Jan 2023Dec 26, 2000 · $2.4 million damage
Flooding6May 2025Oct 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 Reagan get?

A normal year brings about 2.0 inches of snow to Reagan, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tishomingo Natl Wr weather station 10.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.8 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.00.00.20.70.80.30.00.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Reagan?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 75 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over ReaganView
KTLX
Oklahoma City, OK
75 mi north-northwest6,300 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KFWS
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
127 mi south-southwest13,900 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KFDR
Frederick, OK
129 mi west14,300 ftLimited — 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 Reagan

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 154 tornadoes within 25 miles of Reagan, 47 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on February 10, 2009, which passed about 24 miles west-southwest of town and caused 8 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 19, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles west of town.

Hail: 473 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 62 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 26, 1994.

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 Reagan'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.

Reagan radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Reagan, OK?

KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 75 miles north-northwest. KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX) is 127 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Reagan?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Reagan the lowest scan from KTLX is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

Is TALON's radar for Reagan 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 Reagan, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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