Vanoss, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Vanoss, Pontotoc County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Vanoss?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 104 days in the Pontotoc forecast zone and Pontotoc County — the most common reported hazard around Vanoss, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (83 days) and flash flooding (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 104 | Jun 2026 | Feb 20, 2012 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 83 | Aug 2025 | Aug 1, 2006 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jun 2026 | Jun 18, 2007 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $60,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Feb 2023 | Feb 24, 2007 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Jul 2012 | Jul 13, 2012 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2010 | Dec 26, 2000 · $3.9 million 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 Pontotoc forecast zone and Pontotoc County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Vanoss get?
A normal year brings about 4.1 inches of snow to Vanoss, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ada weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 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 Vanoss?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 46 miles north-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 Vanoss | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 46 mi north-northwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 122 mi northeast | 13,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 123 mi west-southwest | 13,200 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 Vanoss
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 167 tornadoes within 25 miles of Vanoss, 43 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 9, 1959, which passed about 19 miles east-southeast of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 6, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 560 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 79 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on March 14, 2024.
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 Vanoss'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.
Vanoss radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Vanoss, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 46 miles north-northwest. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Vanoss?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Vanoss the lowest scan from KTLX is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Vanoss 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 Vanoss, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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