Albany, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Albany, Shackelford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Albany?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 43 days in the Shackelford forecast zone and Shackelford County — the most common reported hazard around Albany, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (18 days) and flash flooding (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 43 | Apr 2026 | Sep 23, 1996 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 18 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jun 2026 | Apr 25, 2002 · 1 death · $3.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Oct 2020 | Jan 12, 2007 · $1,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2021 · $70,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Sep 2015 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Jun 2025 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2025 | Feb 24, 2007 · $3,000 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 Shackelford forecast zone and Shackelford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Albany get?
A normal year brings about 2.3 inches of snow to Albany, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Albany weather station 1.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 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 Albany?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX), about 13 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 Albany | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 13 mi south | 700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 114 mi north | 11,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 116 mi east | 12,100 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 Albany
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Albany, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 28, 1950, which touched down about 24 miles south-southwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on May 18, 2025, which touched down about 6 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 325 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 57 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 26, 2015.
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 Albany'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.
Albany radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Albany, TX?
KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX), about 13 miles south. KFDR (Frederick, OK) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Albany?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Albany the lowest scan from KDYX is about 700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Albany 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 Albany, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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