Springer, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Springer, Carter County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Springer?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 107 days in the Carter forecast zone and Carter County — the most common reported hazard around Springer, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (99 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 107 | Jun 2026 | Sep 10, 1999 · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 99 | Jun 2026 | Aug 1, 2006 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Apr 2026 | Jun 17, 2015 · 1 death |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2019 | Feb 24, 2007 · $22,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | May 2009 | Jun 1, 1996 · $100,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 7 | Jan 2026 | Nov 29, 2005 · 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 Carter forecast zone and Carter County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Springer get?
A normal year brings about 2.7 inches of snow to Springer, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ardmore weather station 8.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (1.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 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 Springer?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 72 miles north. 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 Springer | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 72 mi north | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 106 mi west | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 120 mi south | 12,600 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 Springer
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 168 tornadoes within 25 miles of Springer, 44 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on February 10, 2009, which passed about 2 miles south of town and caused 8 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 3, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 600 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 68 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 22, 2011.
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 Springer'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.
Springer radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Springer, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 72 miles north. KFDR (Frederick, OK) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Springer?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Springer the lowest scan from KTLX is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Springer 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 Springer, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Ardmore, OK radar 7 mi
- Davis, OK radar 10 mi
- Dickson, OK radar 10 mi
- Lone Grove, OK radar 11 mi
- Sulphur, OK radar 16 mi
- Wilson, OK radar 20 mi
- Healdton, OK radar 22 mi
- Wynnewood, OK radar 24 mi
- Madill, OK radar 24 mi
- Marietta, OK radar 25 mi