Rocky Mountain, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rocky Mountain, Adair County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rocky Mountain?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 104 days in the Adair forecast zone and Adair County — the most common reported hazard around Rocky Mountain, mostly in May and June. Next come flooding (41 days) and flash flooding (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 104 | Jun 2025 | Apr 11, 2001 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 41 | Feb 2023 | Feb 21, 2018 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 41 | Aug 2024 | Nov 4, 2022 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 19 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Wildfires | 19 | Mar 2026 | Apr 7, 2023 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2013 | Jan 26, 2009 · $3.3 million damage |
| High winds | 6 | Apr 2014 | Jun 5, 2005 · $10,000 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 Adair forecast zone and Adair County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rocky Mountain get?
A normal year brings about 4.3 inches of snow to Rocky Mountain, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tahlequah weather station 14.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 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 Rocky Mountain?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 42 miles southeast. 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 Rocky Mountain | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 42 mi southeast | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 52 mi west-northwest | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 126 mi northeast | 13,700 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 Rocky Mountain
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 130 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rocky Mountain, 36 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 5, 1960, which passed about 24 miles south of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 18, 2025, which passed about 9 miles north of town.
Hail: 301 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 32 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 10, 1974.
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 Rocky Mountain'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.
Rocky Mountain radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rocky Mountain, OK?
KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 42 miles southeast. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 52 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rocky Mountain?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rocky Mountain the lowest scan from KSRX is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rocky Mountain 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 Rocky Mountain, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Tahlequah, OK radar 14 mi
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- Vian, OK radar 23 mi
- Sallisaw, OK radar 23 mi
- Fort Gibson, OK radar 27 mi
- West Siloam Springs, OK radar 28 mi
- Muldrow, OK radar 28 mi
- Roland, OK radar 30 mi
- Muskogee, OK radar 33 mi