Snyder, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Snyder, Kiowa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Snyder?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 113 days in the Kiowa forecast zone and Kiowa County — the most common reported hazard around Snyder, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (52 days) and high winds (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 113 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 1999 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 52 | Jun 2026 | Aug 2, 2008 · 1 death |
| High winds | 35 | Mar 2026 | Mar 14, 2025 · $75,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2026 | Dec 26, 2000 · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | May 2019 | Jun 13, 2007 · $150,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Oct 2020 | Dec 27, 2015 · $2.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Apr 2019 | Apr 23, 2019 · $10,000 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 Kiowa forecast zone and Kiowa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Snyder get?
A normal year brings about 2.3 inches of snow to Snyder, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Snyder 2 Ese weather station 1.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 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 Snyder?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 20 miles south. 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 Snyder | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 20 mi south | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 106 mi east-northeast | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 147 mi south | 17,600 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 Snyder
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 160 tornadoes within 25 miles of Snyder, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 1, 1954, which passed about 2 miles southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 18, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 793 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 139 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on April 12, 1981.
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 Snyder'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.
Snyder radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Snyder, OK?
KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 20 miles south. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Snyder?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Snyder the lowest scan from KFDR is about 1,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Snyder 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 Snyder, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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