Stroud, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Stroud, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Stroud?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 95 days in the Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County — the most common reported hazard around Stroud, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (75 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 95 | Jun 2026 | Mar 4, 2004 · $125,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 75 | Jun 2026 | Jul 1, 1996 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2009 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Apr 2025 | May 24, 2016 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 14 | Mar 2025 | Mar 8, 1999 · $1,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Oct 2020 | Dec 26, 2000 · $4.3 million damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Jul 2024 | May 21, 2019 · 1 death · $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 Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Stroud get?
A normal year brings about 5.7 inches of snow to Stroud, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Stroud 3 N weather station 2.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 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 Stroud?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 46 miles southwest. 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 Stroud | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 46 mi southwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 67 mi east-northeast | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 106 mi northwest | 10,500 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 Stroud
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 171 tornadoes within 25 miles of Stroud, 48 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 5, 1960, which passed about 11 miles southeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF3 on November 3, 2024, which passed about 20 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 502 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 73 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 3, 1993.
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 Stroud'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.
Stroud radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Stroud, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 46 miles southwest. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 67 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Stroud?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Stroud the lowest scan from KTLX is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Stroud 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 Stroud, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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