Hardesty, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hardesty, Texas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hardesty?
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 Hardesty, 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.
Which radars cover Hardesty?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 100 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 Hardesty | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 100 mi south-southwest | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 104 mi northeast | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 170 mi east | 22,300 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 Hardesty
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 87 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hardesty, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 18, 1982, which passed about 13 miles southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 6, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 421 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 71 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 14, 1989.
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 Hardesty'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.
Hardesty radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hardesty, OK?
KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 100 miles south-southwest. KDDC (Dodge City, KS) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hardesty?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hardesty the lowest scan from KAMA is about 9,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hardesty 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 Hardesty, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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