Ackerly, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ackerly, Martin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ackerly?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 47 days in the Martin forecast zone and Martin County — the most common reported hazard around Ackerly, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (28 days) and high winds (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 47 | Nov 2025 | Sep 8, 2003 · $120,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | May 2026 | Sep 13, 2025 · $60,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Nov 2015 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Dec 2015 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Aug 2019 | — |
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 Martin forecast zone and Martin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Ackerly?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 49 miles 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 Ackerly | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 49 mi southwest | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 78 mi north | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 107 mi southeast | 10,700 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 Ackerly
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 108 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ackerly, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 24, 1957, which touched down about 17 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 29, 2025, which passed about 24 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 319 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 58 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 10, 1996.
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 Ackerly'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.
Ackerly radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ackerly, TX?
KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 49 miles southwest. KLBB (Lubbock, TX) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ackerly?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ackerly the lowest scan from KMAF is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ackerly 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 Ackerly, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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