Oklaunion, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Oklaunion, Wilbarger County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Oklaunion?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 85 days in the Wilbarger forecast zone and Wilbarger County — the most common reported hazard around Oklaunion, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (61 days) and high winds (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 85 | Jun 2026 | Jun 2, 2004 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 61 | Jun 2026 | Aug 12, 1999 · 1 death |
| High winds | 22 | Mar 2026 | Nov 15, 2005 · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | May 2018 | May 16, 1999 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Oct 2020 | Dec 26, 2000 · $25,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Oct 2006 | — |
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 Wilbarger forecast zone and Wilbarger County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Oklaunion get?
A normal year brings about 1.2 inches of snow to Oklaunion, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Vernon weather station 10.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 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 Oklaunion?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 19 miles north-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 Oklaunion | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 19 mi north-northeast | 1,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 110 mi south | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 135 mi northeast | 15,300 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 Oklaunion
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 150 tornadoes within 25 miles of Oklaunion, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 10, 1979, which passed about 5 miles north of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 30, 2024, which touched down about 24 miles north of town.
Hail: 552 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 69 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 9, 2006.
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 Oklaunion'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.
Oklaunion radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Oklaunion, TX?
KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 19 miles north-northeast. KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Oklaunion?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Oklaunion the lowest scan from KFDR is about 1,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Oklaunion 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 Oklaunion, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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