Rush Springs, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rush Springs, Grady County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rush Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 160 days in the Grady forecast zone and Grady County — the most common reported hazard around Rush Springs, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (93 days) and high winds (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 160 | Jun 2026 | Apr 2, 2010 · $400,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 93 | Jun 2026 | Jul 16, 2006 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 34 | Mar 2026 | Mar 14, 2025 · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 29 | May 2025 | Oct 22, 2000 · $1.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 13 | Oct 2020 | Dec 26, 2000 · $14 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | Jan 12, 2007 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 4 | May 2026 | May 1, 2025 · $50,000 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 Grady forecast zone and Grady County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rush Springs get?
A normal year brings about 5.5 inches of snow to Rush Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Marlow 1 Wsw weather station 9.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 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 Rush Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 54 miles 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 Rush Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 54 mi northeast | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 65 mi west-southwest | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 136 mi north | 15,500 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 Rush Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 151 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rush Springs, 36 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on May 24, 2011, which passed about 16 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF3 on November 3, 2024, which passed about 20 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 804 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 101 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 6, 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 Rush Springs'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.
Rush Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rush Springs, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 54 miles northeast. KFDR (Frederick, OK) is 65 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rush Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rush Springs the lowest scan from KTLX is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rush Springs 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 Rush Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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