Smithville, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Smithville, McCurtain County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Smithville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 144 days in the McCurtain forecast zone and McCurtain County — the most common reported hazard around Smithville, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (76 days) and flash flooding (60 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 144 | Jun 2026 | Jun 17, 2023 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 76 | Aug 2025 | Jul 22, 2005 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 60 | Jun 2026 | Mar 8, 2016 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 17 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2000 · $6.7 million damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Jan 2025 | Apr 1, 2022 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Dec 2013 | Dec 24, 2000 · $1.2 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Oct 2009 | Jun 11, 1999 · $30,000 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 McCurtain forecast zone and McCurtain County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Smithville get?
A normal year brings about 2.3 inches of snow to Smithville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cove weather station 13.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 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 Smithville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 59 miles north-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 Smithville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 59 mi north-northeast | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 129 mi north-northwest | 14,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 138 mi east | 15,900 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 Smithville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 66 tornadoes within 25 miles of Smithville, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF3 on April 9, 2009, which passed about 19 miles east-northeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 4, 2025, which passed about 16 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 229 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on June 19, 2019.
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 Smithville'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.
Smithville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Smithville, OK?
KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 59 miles north-northeast. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 129 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Smithville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Smithville the lowest scan from KSRX is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Smithville 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 Smithville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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