River Bottom, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for River Bottom, Muskogee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits River Bottom?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 184 days in the Muskogee forecast zone and Muskogee County — the most common reported hazard around River Bottom, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (61 days) and flash flooding (60 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 184 | Jun 2026 | Nov 9, 1998 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 61 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 60 | Aug 2024 | Mar 25, 2015 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $11 million damage |
| Flooding | 20 | Nov 2024 | Nov 8, 2024 · 2 deaths · $15,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 11 | Nov 2020 | Jan 1, 2006 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2025 | Apr 17, 2009 · $5,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2013 | Dec 9, 2007 · $15 million 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 Muskogee forecast zone and Muskogee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does River Bottom get?
A normal year brings about 4.6 inches of snow to River Bottom, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Webbers Falls 5 Wsw weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 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 River Bottom?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 42 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 River Bottom | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 42 mi north-northwest | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 55 mi east-southeast | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 117 mi west | 12,200 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 River Bottom
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 161 tornadoes within 25 miles of River Bottom, 39 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 26, 1973, which passed about 4 miles south-southwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 17, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 384 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 42 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 26, 2000.
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 River Bottom'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.
River Bottom radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to River Bottom, OK?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 42 miles north-northwest. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 55 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in River Bottom?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over River Bottom the lowest scan from KINX is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for River Bottom 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 River Bottom, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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