West Peavine, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Peavine, Adair County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Peavine?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 104 days in the Adair forecast zone and Adair County — the most common reported hazard around West Peavine, mostly in May and June. Next come flooding (41 days) and flash flooding (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 104 | Jun 2025 | Apr 11, 2001 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 41 | Feb 2023 | Feb 21, 2018 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 41 | Aug 2024 | Nov 4, 2022 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 19 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Wildfires | 19 | Mar 2026 | Apr 7, 2023 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2013 | Jan 26, 2009 · $3.3 million damage |
| High winds | 6 | Apr 2014 | Jun 5, 2005 · $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 Adair forecast zone and Adair County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover West Peavine?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 46 miles south-southeast. 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 West Peavine | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 46 mi south-southeast | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 54 mi west-northwest | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 115 mi northeast | 11,900 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 West Peavine
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 123 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Peavine, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF3 on December 31, 2010, which passed about 8 miles northeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 18, 2025, which passed about 6 miles west of town.
Hail: 299 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on October 2, 2014.
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 West Peavine'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.
West Peavine radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Peavine, OK?
KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 46 miles south-southeast. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 54 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West Peavine?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Peavine the lowest scan from KSRX is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for West Peavine 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 West Peavine, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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