Vernon, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Vernon, McIntosh County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Vernon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 132 days in the McIntosh forecast zone and McIntosh County — the most common reported hazard around Vernon, mostly in May and April. Next come excessive heat (56 days) and flash flooding (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 132 | Jun 2026 | Aug 9, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 56 | Jul 2025 | Jul 17, 2006 · 3 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 41 | Apr 2025 | Sep 9, 2010 · $125,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $6.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Dec 2013 | Dec 9, 2007 · $10 million damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 · $5,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 6 | Mar 2011 | Jan 8, 2006 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jun 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 · 1 death |
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 McIntosh forecast zone and McIntosh County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Vernon get?
A normal year brings about 3.7 inches of snow to Vernon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dustin 2Nw weather station 8.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 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 Vernon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 69 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 Vernon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 69 mi north-northeast | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 76 mi west | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 89 mi east | 8,100 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 Vernon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 140 tornadoes within 25 miles of Vernon, 38 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 28, 1950, which passed about 24 miles west-southwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 7, 2025, which passed about 18 miles south of town.
Hail: 406 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 45 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.50-inch hail on June 16, 1997.
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 Vernon'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.
Vernon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Vernon, OK?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 69 miles north-northeast. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Vernon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Vernon the lowest scan from KINX is about 5,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Vernon 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 Vernon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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