Oak Ridge, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Oak Ridge, Cooke County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Oak Ridge?
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 Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge get?
A normal year brings about 2.6 inches of snow to Oak Ridge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gainesville 5 Ene weather station 1.2 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 Oak Ridge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 76 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 Oak Ridge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 76 mi south-southwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 117 mi north | 12,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 122 mi west-northwest | 13,000 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 Oak Ridge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 135 tornadoes within 25 miles of Oak Ridge, 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 19 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on June 8, 2025, which passed about 21 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 588 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 85 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 Oak Ridge'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.
Oak Ridge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Oak Ridge, TX?
KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 76 miles south-southwest. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Oak Ridge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Oak Ridge the lowest scan from KFWS is about 6,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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