Spencer, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Spencer, Oklahoma County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Spencer?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 231 days in the Oklahoma forecast zone and Oklahoma County — the most common reported hazard around Spencer, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (124 days) and flash flooding (78 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 231 | Jun 2026 | Sep 21, 1998 · 1 death · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 124 | Jun 2026 | Jul 4, 2001 · 6 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 78 | Jul 2025 | May 31, 2013 · 7 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 41 | Jan 2026 | Jul 9, 2014 · $2.8 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 31 | Jun 2026 | Feb 24, 2007 · $40,000 damage |
| Flooding | 24 | Jul 2025 | Sep 7, 2001 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Feb 2025 | Jan 18, 1996 · 2 deaths |
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 Oklahoma forecast zone and Oklahoma County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Spencer get?
A normal year brings about 2.5 inches of snow to Spencer, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Arcadia 3 Wsw weather station 9.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 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 Spencer?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 13 miles south-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 Spencer | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 13 mi south-southeast | 700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 95 mi north-northwest | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 111 mi east-northeast | 11,300 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 Spencer
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 312 tornadoes within 25 miles of Spencer, 94 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on May 3, 1999, which passed about 5 miles southwest of town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 12, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 1,733 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 235 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on May 16, 1960.
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 Spencer'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.
Spencer radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Spencer, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 13 miles south-southeast. KVNX (Vance AFB, OK) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Spencer?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Spencer the lowest scan from KTLX is about 700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Spencer 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 Spencer, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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