Winchester, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Winchester, Okmulgee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Winchester?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 130 days in the Okmulgee forecast zone and Okmulgee County — the most common reported hazard around Winchester, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (59 days) and excessive heat (56 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 130 | Jun 2026 | Jan 17, 1996 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 59 | Jun 2026 | Aug 19, 2007 · $400,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 56 | Jul 2025 | Jul 6, 1998 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | Feb 9, 2011 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 38 | Apr 2025 | Dec 30, 2015 · $50,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 12 | Mar 2024 | Feb 4, 2006 · 1 death |
| High winds | 11 | Mar 2025 | Nov 27, 2005 · $75,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2013 | Dec 9, 2007 · $50 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 Okmulgee forecast zone and Okmulgee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Winchester?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 36 miles 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 Winchester | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 36 mi northeast | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 79 mi west-southwest | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 98 mi east-southeast | 9,400 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 Winchester
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 202 tornadoes within 25 miles of Winchester, 46 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on May 5, 1960, which passed about 15 miles northwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on November 20, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 788 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 94 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 26, 2000.
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 Winchester'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.
Winchester radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Winchester, OK?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 36 miles northeast. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Winchester?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Winchester the lowest scan from KINX is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Winchester 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 Winchester, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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