Roosevelt, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Roosevelt, Kiowa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Roosevelt?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 113 days in the Kiowa forecast zone and Kiowa County — the most common reported hazard around Roosevelt, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (52 days) and high winds (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 113 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 1999 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 52 | Jun 2026 | Aug 2, 2008 · 1 death |
| High winds | 35 | Mar 2026 | Mar 14, 2025 · $75,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2026 | Dec 26, 2000 · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | May 2019 | Jun 13, 2007 · $150,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Oct 2020 | Dec 27, 2015 · $2.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Apr 2019 | Apr 23, 2019 · $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 Kiowa forecast zone and Kiowa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Roosevelt get?
A normal year brings about 2.6 inches of snow to Roosevelt, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Roosevelt weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (1.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 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 Roosevelt?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 34 miles south. 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 Roosevelt | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 34 mi south | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 104 mi east-northeast | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 140 mi north-northeast | 16,300 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 Roosevelt
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 178 tornadoes within 25 miles of Roosevelt, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 1, 1954, which passed about 15 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on November 18, 2024, which touched down about 24 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 792 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 152 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on May 23, 2011.
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 Roosevelt'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.
Roosevelt radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Roosevelt, OK?
KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 34 miles south. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Roosevelt?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Roosevelt the lowest scan from KFDR is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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