Tahlequah, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tahlequah, Cherokee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tahlequah?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 160 days in the Cherokee forecast zone and Cherokee County — the most common reported hazard around Tahlequah, mostly in May and August. Next come flash flooding (63 days) and flooding (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 160 | Jun 2026 | Mar 30, 2025 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 63 | Jun 2026 | Sep 26, 1996 · 4 deaths |
| Flooding | 46 | May 2022 | Apr 25, 2011 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2009 · $4.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 32 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Wildfires | 22 | Mar 2026 | Jul 27, 2011 · $15,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2013 | Dec 9, 2007 · $15 million damage |
| High winds | 5 | May 2020 | May 15, 2020 · $20,000 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 Cherokee forecast zone and Cherokee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Tahlequah get?
A normal year brings about 4.3 inches of snow to Tahlequah, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tahlequah weather station 2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 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 Tahlequah?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 38 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 Tahlequah | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 38 mi west-northwest | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 55 mi southeast | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 127 mi northeast | 13,900 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 Tahlequah
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 151 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tahlequah, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF3 on December 31, 2010, which passed about 24 miles east-northeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 18, 2025, which passed about 5 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 352 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 37 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-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 Tahlequah'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.
Tahlequah radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tahlequah, OK?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 38 miles west-northwest. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 55 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tahlequah?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tahlequah the lowest scan from KINX is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Tahlequah 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 Tahlequah, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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