Lake Kiowa, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake Kiowa, Cooke County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake Kiowa?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 98 days in the Cooke forecast zone and Cooke County — the most common reported hazard around Lake Kiowa, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (53 days) and flash flooding (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 98 | Mar 2026 | Jun 18, 2011 · $1.2 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 53 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 44 | Oct 2025 | Jun 18, 2007 · 3 deaths · $28 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Jan 2026 | Dec 5, 2013 · $300,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Jan 2020 | Apr 29, 2009 · $2.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2021 · $185,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Apr 2025 | May 21, 2013 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Mar 2015 | Feb 1, 2011 · $150,000 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 Cooke forecast zone and Cooke County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lake Kiowa get?
A normal year brings about 2.6 inches of snow to Lake Kiowa, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gainesville 5 Ene weather station 5.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 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 Lake Kiowa?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 71 miles south-southwest. 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 Lake Kiowa | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 71 mi south-southwest | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 123 mi north | 13,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 125 mi west-northwest | 13,600 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 Lake Kiowa
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 137 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake Kiowa, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2024, which passed about 25 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 28, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles south of town.
Hail: 618 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 96 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.90-inch hail on June 15, 2023.
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 Lake Kiowa'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.
Lake Kiowa radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake Kiowa, TX?
KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 71 miles south-southwest. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lake Kiowa?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lake Kiowa the lowest scan from KFWS is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lake Kiowa 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 Lake Kiowa, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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