Red Oak, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Red Oak, Latimer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Red Oak?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 90 days in the Latimer forecast zone and Latimer County — the most common reported hazard around Red Oak, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (38 days) and flash flooding (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 90 | Jun 2026 | Jan 3, 2000 · $80,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 38 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 38 | May 2025 | Apr 29, 2017 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 31 | Mar 2026 | Mar 2, 2025 · $80,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $450,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2013 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Jan 2008 | Nov 27, 2005 · $5,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | May 2006 | May 2, 2006 · $100,000 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 Latimer forecast zone and Latimer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Red Oak?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 47 miles east-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 Red Oak | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 47 mi east-northeast | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 89 mi north-northwest | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 127 mi west-northwest | 13,900 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 Red Oak
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 105 tornadoes within 25 miles of Red Oak, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 5, 1960, which passed about 7 miles northwest of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 19, 2025, which passed about 19 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 269 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 26, 1991.
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 Red Oak'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.
Red Oak radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Red Oak, OK?
KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 47 miles east-northeast. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Red Oak?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Red Oak the lowest scan from KSRX is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Red Oak 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 Red Oak, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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