Sulphur, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sulphur, Murray County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sulphur?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 80 days in the Murray forecast zone and Murray County — the most common reported hazard around Sulphur, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (60 days) and flash flooding (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 80 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 60 | Apr 2026 | May 27, 2001 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Jun 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Feb 2007 | Feb 24, 2007 · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Jun 2015 | — |
| Wildfires | 6 | Mar 2026 | Sep 8, 2000 · $800,000 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 Murray forecast zone and Murray County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sulphur get?
A normal year brings about 1.7 inches of snow to Sulphur, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Chickasaw Nra weather station 1 mile away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 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 Sulphur?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 60 miles north-northwest. 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 Sulphur | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 60 mi north-northwest | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 114 mi west | 11,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 135 mi south | 15,200 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 Sulphur
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 174 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sulphur, 51 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on February 10, 2009, which passed about 18 miles south-southwest of town and caused 8 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 3, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 525 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 60 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 Sulphur'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.
Sulphur radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sulphur, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 60 miles north-northwest. KFDR (Frederick, OK) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sulphur?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sulphur the lowest scan from KTLX is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sulphur 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 Sulphur, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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