Sumner, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sumner, Noble County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sumner?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 79 days in the Noble forecast zone and Noble County — the most common reported hazard around Sumner, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (79 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 79 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 79 | Jun 2026 | Jun 25, 2024 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | Dec 26, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Jun 2026 | Oct 5, 1998 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Oct 2020 | Dec 27, 2015 · $218,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Mar 2004 | Mar 4, 2004 · $30,000 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 Noble forecast zone and Noble County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sumner get?
A normal year brings about 6.5 inches of snow to Sumner, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Perry weather station 9.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (1.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 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 Sumner?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 63 miles west-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 Sumner | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 63 mi west-northwest | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 69 mi south | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 87 mi east | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Sumner
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 125 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sumner, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 3, 1999, which passed about 6 miles west of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 3, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles west of town.
Hail: 430 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 69 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.75-inch hail on May 10, 2010.
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 Sumner'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.
Sumner radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sumner, OK?
KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 63 miles west-northwest. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 69 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sumner?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sumner the lowest scan from KVNX is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sumner 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 Sumner, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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