Velma, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Velma, Stephens County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Velma?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 120 days in the Stephens forecast zone and Stephens County — the most common reported hazard around Velma, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (91 days) and flash flooding (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 120 | Apr 2025 | Jul 14, 2012 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 91 | Aug 2025 | Jul 20, 1998 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 35 | Apr 2025 | May 1, 2019 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 15 | Mar 2026 | Feb 24, 2007 · $43,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Aug 2003 | Aug 5, 1999 · $75,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Oct 2020 | Dec 26, 2000 · $2.8 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 Stephens forecast zone and Stephens County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Velma get?
A normal year brings about 1.4 inches of snow to Velma, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Loco weather station 8.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 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 Velma?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 64 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 Velma | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 64 mi north-northeast | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 75 mi west | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 132 mi south | 14,800 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 Velma
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 129 tornadoes within 25 miles of Velma, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 19, 1972, which passed about 8 miles southeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 3, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 635 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 88 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.25-inch hail on May 14, 2003.
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 Velma'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.
Velma radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Velma, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 64 miles north-northeast. KFDR (Frederick, OK) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Velma?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Velma the lowest scan from KTLX is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Velma 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 Velma, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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