Skiatook, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Skiatook, Tulsa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Skiatook?
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 Skiatook, 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 Skiatook get?
A normal year brings about 8.7 inches of snow to Skiatook, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tulsa Intl Ap weather station 10.7 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 Skiatook?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 24 miles east-southeast. 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 Skiatook | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 24 mi east-southeast | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 102 mi southwest | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 115 mi southeast | 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 Skiatook
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 193 tornadoes within 25 miles of Skiatook, 55 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on May 5, 1960, which passed about 22 miles south-southwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on November 20, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 774 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 80 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 14, 1986.
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 Skiatook'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.
Skiatook radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Skiatook, OK?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 24 miles east-southeast. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Skiatook?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Skiatook the lowest scan from KINX is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Skiatook 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 Skiatook, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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