Waurika, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Waurika, Jefferson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Waurika?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 103 days in the Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County — the most common reported hazard around Waurika, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (71 days) and flash flooding (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 103 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | Apr 2026 | Apr 23, 2003 · $400,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Apr 2025 | Aug 19, 2008 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 17 | Jan 2025 | Jan 12, 2007 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 15 | Mar 2026 | Oct 28, 2021 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | May 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2000 | Dec 26, 2000 · $1.5 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 Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Waurika get?
A normal year brings about 1.9 inches of snow to Waurika, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Waurika weather station 1.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 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 Waurika?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 56 miles west-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 Waurika | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 56 mi west-northwest | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 90 mi north-northeast | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 119 mi south-southeast | 12,500 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 Waurika
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 119 tornadoes within 25 miles of Waurika, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 10, 1979, which passed about 2 miles south-southeast of town and caused 42 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on November 3, 2024, which passed about 5 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 587 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 84 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on May 10, 1975.
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 Waurika'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.
Waurika radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Waurika, OK?
KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 56 miles west-northwest. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Waurika?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Waurika the lowest scan from KFDR is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Waurika 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 Waurika, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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