Snake Creek, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Snake Creek, Mayes County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Snake Creek?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 161 days in the Mayes forecast zone and Mayes County — the most common reported hazard around Snake Creek, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (53 days) and flash flooding (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 161 | Jun 2026 | Jun 14, 2026 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 53 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 43 | Jun 2026 | Jun 20, 1999 · 1 death · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $1.4 million damage |
| High winds | 8 | Mar 2025 | Apr 24, 2014 · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | May 2022 | May 1, 2009 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2017 | Dec 8, 2007 · $50 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Aug 2023 | Aug 5, 2023 · 1 death |
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 Mayes forecast zone and Mayes County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Snake Creek get?
A normal year brings about 5.5 inches of snow to Snake Creek, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Spavinaw weather station 14.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (1.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 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 Snake Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 26 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 Snake Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 26 mi west | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 74 mi southeast | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 119 mi northeast | 12,500 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 Snake Creek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 191 tornadoes within 25 miles of Snake Creek, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF3 on May 25, 2024, which passed about 17 miles northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 18, 2025, which passed about 20 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 364 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 44 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 26, 1994.
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 Snake Creek'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.
Snake Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Snake Creek, OK?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 26 miles west. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Snake Creek?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Snake Creek the lowest scan from KINX is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Snake Creek 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 Snake Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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