Walters, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Walters, Cotton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Walters?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 78 days in the Cotton forecast zone and Cotton County — the most common reported hazard around Walters, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (65 days) and high winds (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 78 | Jun 2026 | May 26, 2000 · $600,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 65 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 21 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 13 | Feb 2022 | Jan 12, 2007 · $98,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Oct 2020 | Dec 26, 2000 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Mar 2020 | Jun 26, 2007 · $40,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Oct 2006 | Jun 27, 2003 · $10,000 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 Cotton forecast zone and Cotton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Walters get?
A normal year brings about 2.2 inches of snow to Walters, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Walters weather station 3.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 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 Walters?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 35 miles west. 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 Walters | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 35 mi west | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 91 mi northeast | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 136 mi south-southwest | 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 Walters
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 162 tornadoes within 25 miles of Walters, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 10, 1979, which passed about 22 miles south-southeast of town and caused 42 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on August 28, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 941 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 134 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.33-inch hail on May 22, 2020.
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 Walters'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.
Walters radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Walters, OK?
KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 35 miles west. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Walters?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Walters the lowest scan from KFDR is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Walters 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 Walters, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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