Shawnee, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Shawnee, Pottawatomie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Shawnee?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 104 days in the Pottawatomie forecast zone and Pottawatomie County — the most common reported hazard around Shawnee, mostly in May and July. Next come excessive heat (72 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 104 | Jun 2026 | Oct 4, 1998 · $1.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 72 | Aug 2025 | Aug 1, 2006 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Apr 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 13 | Apr 2025 | Jun 26, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Jun 2009 | Feb 24, 2007 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Oct 2020 | Dec 26, 2000 · $7.0 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 Pottawatomie forecast zone and Pottawatomie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Shawnee get?
A normal year brings about 6.3 inches of snow to Shawnee, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Shawnee weather station 2.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 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 Shawnee?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 18 miles west. 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 Shawnee | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 18 mi west | 1,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 96 mi northeast | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 115 mi northwest | 11,900 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 Shawnee
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 217 tornadoes within 25 miles of Shawnee, 84 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on May 5, 1960, which passed about 5 miles southeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on November 3, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 599 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 90 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 8, 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 Shawnee'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.
Shawnee radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Shawnee, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 18 miles west. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Shawnee?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Shawnee the lowest scan from KTLX is about 1,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Shawnee 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 Shawnee, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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