Tipton, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tipton, Tillman County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tipton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 141 days in the Tillman forecast zone and Tillman County — the most common reported hazard around Tipton, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (87 days) and high winds (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 141 | Jun 2026 | Aug 17, 2018 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 87 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 44 | Mar 2026 | Mar 14, 2025 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | May 2025 | Sep 22, 1997 · $125,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 13 | Feb 2022 | Jan 12, 2007 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Oct 2020 | Dec 27, 2015 · $1.7 million damage |
| Flooding | 9 | May 2025 | Nov 8, 2024 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2025 | — |
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 Tillman forecast zone and Tillman County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Tipton get?
A normal year brings about 2.8 inches of snow to Tipton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Headrick weather station 9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 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 Tipton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 13 miles southeast. 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 Tipton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 13 mi southeast | 700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 120 mi east-northeast | 12,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 136 mi south | 15,500 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 Tipton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 174 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tipton, 41 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 10, 1979, which passed about 18 miles south-southeast of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 18, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles west of town.
Hail: 788 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 130 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 24, 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 Tipton'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.
Tipton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tipton, OK?
KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 13 miles southeast. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 120 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tipton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tipton the lowest scan from KFDR is about 700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Tipton 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 Tipton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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