Shamrock, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Shamrock, Creek County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Shamrock?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 159 days in the Creek forecast zone and Creek County — the most common reported hazard around Shamrock, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (58 days) and flash flooding (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 159 | Jun 2026 | Jun 17, 2023 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 58 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 40 | Jun 2026 | May 6, 2000 · $5.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | Mar 13, 1999 · $6,000 damage |
| Flooding | 26 | May 2022 | May 24, 2015 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 21 | Feb 2026 | Aug 3, 2012 · $55 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Oct 2020 | Dec 8, 2007 · $70 million damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2025 | Nov 27, 2005 · $5,000 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 Creek forecast zone and Creek County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Shamrock get?
A normal year brings about 5.7 inches of snow to Shamrock, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Stroud 3 N weather station 9.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 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 Shamrock?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 56 miles southwest. 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 Shamrock | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 56 mi southwest | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 60 mi east-northeast | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 104 mi northwest | 10,100 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 Shamrock
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 137 tornadoes within 25 miles of Shamrock, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 5, 1960, which passed about 15 miles southeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on November 3, 2024, which passed about 14 miles east of town.
Hail: 452 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 66 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 Shamrock'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.
Shamrock radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Shamrock, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 56 miles southwest. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 60 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Shamrock?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Shamrock the lowest scan from KTLX is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Shamrock 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 Shamrock, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Drumright, OK radar 6 mi
- Stroud, OK radar 11 mi
- Cushing, OK radar 11 mi
- Bristow, OK radar 12 mi
- Yale, OK radar 16 mi
- Chandler, OK radar 20 mi
- Mannford, OK radar 21 mi
- Kellyville, OK radar 22 mi
- Perkins, OK radar 26 mi
- Sapulpa, OK radar 26 mi