Goodwell, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Goodwell, Texas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Goodwell?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 186 days in the Texas forecast zone and Texas County — the most common reported hazard around Goodwell, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (128 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 186 | Jun 2026 | May 20, 2001 · $525,000 damage |
| High winds | 128 | May 2026 | Apr 7, 2006 · $64,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | Dec 28, 2006 · $7.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 25 | Apr 2026 | Apr 3, 2011 · $3.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 24 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jun 2024 | — |
| Blizzards | 8 | Jan 2024 | Oct 25, 1997 · 1 death · $8.5 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2017 | Dec 19, 2006 · $400,000 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 Texas forecast zone and Texas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Goodwell get?
A normal year brings about 2.7 inches of snow to Goodwell, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Goodwell Rsch Stn weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 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 Goodwell?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 94 miles south. 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 Goodwell | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 94 mi south | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 122 mi northeast | 13,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 176 mi southwest | 23,600 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 Goodwell
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 78 tornadoes within 25 miles of Goodwell, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 9, 1971, which passed about 25 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 30, 2021, which passed about 22 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 363 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 65 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 16, 2002.
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 Goodwell'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.
Goodwell radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Goodwell, OK?
KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 94 miles south. KDDC (Dodge City, KS) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Goodwell?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Goodwell the lowest scan from KAMA is about 8,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Goodwell 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 Goodwell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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