Bishop Hills, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bishop Hills, Potter County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bishop Hills?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 151 days in the Potter forecast zone and Potter County — the most common reported hazard around Bishop Hills, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (105 days) and wildfires (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 151 | Jun 2026 | May 28, 2013 · $10 million damage |
| High winds | 105 | Feb 2026 | Jun 3, 2005 · $450,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 53 | May 2026 | Feb 27, 2011 · $10 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 49 | Aug 2025 | Aug 21, 2006 · 1 death · $43,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Mar 2025 | Nov 30, 1996 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 18 | Oct 2025 | Aug 21, 2021 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Feb 2021 | Feb 14, 2021 · 2 deaths |
| Dust storms | 7 | Feb 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 Potter forecast zone and Potter County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bishop Hills get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Bishop Hills, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Amarillo weather station 13.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 2.6 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Bishop Hills?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 14 miles east. 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 Bishop Hills | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 14 mi east | 700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 104 mi west-southwest | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 111 mi south | 11,300 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 Bishop Hills
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 122 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bishop Hills, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 17, 1970, which passed about 22 miles southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on April 25, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles south of town.
Hail: 1,172 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 145 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.75-inch hail on May 24, 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 Bishop Hills'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.
Bishop Hills radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bishop Hills, TX?
KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 14 miles east. KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bishop Hills?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bishop Hills the lowest scan from KAMA is about 700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bishop Hills 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 Bishop Hills, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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