Anson, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Anson, Jones County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Anson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Jones forecast zone and Jones County — the most common reported hazard around Anson, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (24 days) and flash flooding (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Apr 2026 | Jun 20, 1998 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2026 | Feb 24, 2003 · $7,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Jun 2025 | Aug 18, 2007 · $25 million damage |
| Flooding | 11 | May 2021 | Sep 9, 2020 · 2 deaths |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Oct 2020 | Jan 12, 2007 · $1,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2025 | Apr 9, 2009 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | Feb 15, 2021 · $208,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 4 | Apr 2018 | Jan 22, 2009 · $500,000 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 Jones forecast zone and Jones County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Anson get?
A normal year brings about 3.8 inches of snow to Anson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Anson weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually November (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 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 Anson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX), about 40 miles east-southeast. 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 Anson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 40 mi east-southeast | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 102 mi south-southwest | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 123 mi north-northeast | 13,200 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 Anson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 141 tornadoes within 25 miles of Anson, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 25, 1962, which passed about 8 miles northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 25, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles north of town.
Hail: 607 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 123 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 Anson'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.
Anson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Anson, TX?
KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX), about 40 miles east-southeast. KSJT (San Angelo, TX) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Anson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Anson the lowest scan from KDYX is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Anson 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 Anson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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