Booker, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Booker, Lipscomb County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Booker?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 71 days in the Lipscomb forecast zone and Lipscomb County — the most common reported hazard around Booker, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (41 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | Jun 2026 | Jun 13, 2003 · $55,000 damage |
| High winds | 41 | Jun 2026 | Apr 6, 2001 · $40,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 22 | Aug 2019 | Mar 18, 2014 · $190,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Feb 2021 | Feb 14, 2021 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jun 2026 | Sep 19, 1996 · $25,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2017 | Jan 14, 2017 · $2.2 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | May 2026 | May 24, 2007 · $220,000 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 Lipscomb forecast zone and Lipscomb County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Booker get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Booker, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Booker weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (3.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 0.8 | 3.7 | 3.2 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 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 Booker?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 96 miles north-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 Booker | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 96 mi north-northeast | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 107 mi southwest | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 135 mi east | 15,400 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 Booker
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 115 tornadoes within 25 miles of Booker, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 18, 1982, which passed about 19 miles northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 8, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 578 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 109 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 11, 2011.
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 Booker'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.
Booker radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Booker, TX?
KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 96 miles north-northeast. KAMA (Amarillo, TX) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Booker?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Booker the lowest scan from KDDC is about 9,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Booker 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 Booker, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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