Barksdale, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Barksdale, Edwards County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Barksdale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 85 days in the Edwards forecast zone and Edwards County — the most common reported hazard around Barksdale, mostly in May and October. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (15 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 85 | Nov 2025 | Nov 15, 2001 · 1 death · $80,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 15 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 15 | Apr 2026 | Nov 15, 2001 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Apr 2022 | Aug 10, 2015 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Aug 2023 | — |
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 Edwards forecast zone and Edwards County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Barksdale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDFX (Laughlin AFB, TX), about 35 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 Barksdale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDFX Laughlin AFB, TX | 35 mi south-southwest | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 116 mi north-northwest | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 120 mi east | 12,800 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 Barksdale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Barksdale, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F4 on May 16, 1989, which passed about 17 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an F0 on February 22, 2000, which touched down about 21 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 151 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 28, 1962.
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 Barksdale'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.
Barksdale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Barksdale, TX?
KDFX (Laughlin AFB, TX), about 35 miles south-southwest. KSJT (San Angelo, TX) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Barksdale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Barksdale the lowest scan from KDFX is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Barksdale 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 Barksdale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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