Thomas, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Thomas, Custer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Thomas?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 128 days in the Custer forecast zone and Custer County — the most common reported hazard around Thomas, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (51 days) and high winds (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 128 | Jun 2026 | Jun 5, 2008 · $750,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 51 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 39 | Mar 2026 | May 4, 1999 · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2026 | Dec 26, 2000 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jun 2026 | Jun 19, 2014 · $150,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Oct 2020 | Jan 14, 2017 · 1 death · $58,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 7 | Feb 2026 | Apr 4, 2023 · $155,000 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 Custer forecast zone and Custer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Thomas get?
A normal year brings about 7.2 inches of snow to Thomas, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Thomas weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (1.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 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 Thomas?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 77 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 Thomas | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 77 mi north-northeast | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 87 mi east-southeast | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 97 mi south | 9,100 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 Thomas
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 112 tornadoes within 25 miles of Thomas, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF3 on May 24, 2011, which passed about 22 miles north-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on June 14, 2025, which touched down about 3 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 426 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 76 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.75-inch hail on May 29, 2004.
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 Thomas'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.
Thomas radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Thomas, OK?
KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 77 miles north-northeast. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Thomas?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Thomas the lowest scan from KVNX is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Thomas 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 Thomas, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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