Swink, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Swink, Choctaw County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Swink?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 93 days in the Choctaw forecast zone and Choctaw County — the most common reported hazard around Swink, mostly in April and May. Next come excessive heat (32 days) and flash flooding (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 93 | Jun 2026 | Jun 14, 2008 · $480,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 32 | Aug 2024 | Aug 1, 2011 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Jun 2026 | Mar 19, 2002 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 18 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $162,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 9 | Mar 2024 | Dec 27, 2005 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Mar 2014 | Dec 5, 2013 · $1.1 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Dec 2015 | May 20, 2015 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Sep 2005 | Sep 28, 2005 · $75,000 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 Choctaw forecast zone and Choctaw County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Swink get?
A normal year brings about 1.2 inches of snow to Swink, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Valliant 3 W weather station 3.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 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 Swink?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 100 miles north-northeast. 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 Swink | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 100 mi north-northeast | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 134 mi southeast | 15,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 149 mi northwest | 18,000 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 Swink
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of Swink, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F5 on April 2, 1982, which passed about 4 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 20, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 251 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 20, 1975.
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 Swink'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.
Swink radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Swink, OK?
KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 100 miles north-northeast. KSHV (Shreveport, LA) is 134 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Swink?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Swink the lowest scan from KSRX is about 9,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Swink 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 Swink, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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