Wilburton, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wilburton, Latimer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wilburton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 90 days in the Latimer forecast zone and Latimer County — the most common reported hazard around Wilburton, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (38 days) and flash flooding (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 90 | Jun 2026 | Jan 3, 2000 · $80,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 38 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 38 | May 2025 | Apr 29, 2017 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 31 | Mar 2026 | Mar 2, 2025 · $80,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $450,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2013 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Jan 2008 | Nov 27, 2005 · $5,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | May 2006 | May 2, 2006 · $100,000 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 Latimer forecast zone and Latimer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Wilburton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 59 miles east-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 Wilburton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 59 mi east-northeast | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 88 mi north | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 115 mi west-northwest | 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 Wilburton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 104 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wilburton, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 5, 1960, which passed about 2 miles southeast of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF3 on May 19, 2025, which passed about 21 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 279 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on September 23, 1988.
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 Wilburton'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.
Wilburton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wilburton, OK?
KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 59 miles east-northeast. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wilburton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wilburton the lowest scan from KSRX is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wilburton 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 Wilburton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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