Sand Springs, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sand Springs, Tulsa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sand Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 273 days in the Tulsa forecast zone and Tulsa County — the most common reported hazard around Sand Springs, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (124 days) and excessive heat (90 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 273 | Jun 2026 | Aug 13, 2005 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 124 | Jun 2026 | May 6, 2000 · 1 death · $3.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 90 | Jul 2025 | Jul 6, 1998 · 3 deaths |
| Flooding | 44 | May 2025 | Apr 20, 2025 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Jan 2026 | Dec 24, 2009 · 3 deaths |
| High winds | 16 | May 2026 | Nov 27, 2005 · $30,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 14 | Aug 2017 | Jul 23, 2005 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2024 | Dec 8, 2007 · 3 deaths · $101 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 Tulsa forecast zone and Tulsa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sand Springs get?
A normal year brings about 8.7 inches of snow to Sand Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tulsa Intl Ap weather station 14.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 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 Sand Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 32 miles east. 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 Sand Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 32 mi east | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 85 mi southwest | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 115 mi east-southeast | 12,000 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 Sand Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 190 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sand Springs, 52 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on May 5, 1960, which passed about 7 miles south-southeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on November 20, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles east of town.
Hail: 926 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 98 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 18, 1998.
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 Sand 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.
Sand Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sand Springs, OK?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 32 miles east. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sand Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sand Springs the lowest scan from KINX is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sand 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 Sand Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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