Balmorhea, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Balmorhea, Reeves County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Balmorhea?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 60 days in the Reeves County Plains forecast zone and Reeves County — the most common reported hazard around Balmorhea, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (36 days) and high winds (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 60 | Jun 2026 | Mar 13, 2020 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Jun 2026 | Apr 4, 2004 · $2.5 million damage |
| High winds | 18 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Sep 2014 | Sep 21, 2014 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Dust storms | 1 | May 2022 | — |
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 Reeves County Plains forecast zone and Reeves County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Balmorhea?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 113 miles northeast. 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 Balmorhea | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 113 mi northeast | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 185 mi west-northwest | 25,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 194 mi east | 27,800 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 Balmorhea
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 18 tornadoes within 25 miles of Balmorhea, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 22, 1987, which passed about 4 miles east-northeast of town and caused 30 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 1, 2024, which touched down about 21 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 94 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on April 3, 2004.
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 Balmorhea'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.
Balmorhea radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Balmorhea, TX?
KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 113 miles northeast. KEPZ (El Paso, TX) is 185 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Balmorhea?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Balmorhea the lowest scan from KMAF is about 11,600 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Balmorhea 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 Balmorhea, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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