Big Spring, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Big Spring, Howard County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Big Spring?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 67 days in the Howard forecast zone and Howard County — the most common reported hazard around Big Spring, mostly in May and June. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (66 days) and high winds (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 67 | May 2025 | Mar 22, 2000 · 2 deaths · $10,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 66 | Apr 2026 | Jun 8, 2025 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 18 | Mar 2025 | Jun 10, 2005 · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Nov 2015 | Jan 12, 2007 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | May 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | May 2011 | May 9, 2011 · $240,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 2 | Mar 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 · $100,000 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 Howard forecast zone and Howard County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Big Spring get?
A normal year brings about 2.0 inches of snow to Big Spring, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Big Spring weather station 1.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 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 Big Spring?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 46 miles west-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 Big Spring | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 46 mi west-southwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 84 mi southeast | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 100 mi north | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Big Spring
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Big Spring, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 24, 1957, which touched down about 23 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF2 on May 17, 2021, which passed about 22 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 358 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 63 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on May 10, 1996.
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 Big Spring'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.
Big Spring radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Big Spring, TX?
KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 46 miles west-southwest. KSJT (San Angelo, TX) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Big Spring?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Big Spring the lowest scan from KMAF is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Big Spring 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 Big Spring, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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