Benjamin, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Benjamin, Knox County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Benjamin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 79 days in the Knox forecast zone and Knox County — the most common reported hazard around Benjamin, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (16 days) and high winds (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 79 | Jun 2026 | Jun 12, 2004 · $750,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 16 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 15 | Mar 2026 | Apr 14, 1999 · $10 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 12 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Apr 2024 | Aug 16, 2005 · $75,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Jun 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Oct 2020 | Dec 26, 2000 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2024 | — |
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 Knox forecast zone and Knox County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Benjamin get?
A normal year brings about 1.2 inches of snow to Benjamin, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Truscott 3 W weather station 12.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 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 Benjamin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 71 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 Benjamin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 71 mi northeast | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 79 mi south-southeast | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 116 mi west | 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 Benjamin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 63 tornadoes within 25 miles of Benjamin, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on March 13, 1953, which passed about 11 miles south of town and caused 17 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 8, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 288 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 49 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 14, 1990.
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 Benjamin'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.
Benjamin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Benjamin, TX?
KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 71 miles northeast. KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Benjamin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Benjamin the lowest scan from KFDR is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Benjamin 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 Benjamin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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