Borger, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Borger, Hutchinson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Borger?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 119 days in the Hutchinson forecast zone and Hutchinson County — the most common reported hazard around Borger, mostly in June and May. Next come high winds (77 days) and wildfires (47 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 119 | Jun 2026 | May 19, 2018 · 1 death |
| High winds | 77 | Jun 2026 | Feb 24, 2007 · $38,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 47 | Apr 2026 | May 11, 2014 · 1 death · $10 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Jun 2026 | Sep 22, 2004 · $240,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 16 | Feb 2022 | Feb 3, 2022 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2017 | Jan 14, 2017 · $1.2 million damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Dec 2015 | Feb 24, 2013 · $660,000 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 Hutchinson forecast zone and Hutchinson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Borger get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Borger, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Borger weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (4.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 2.2 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 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 Borger?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 34 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 Borger | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 34 mi south-southwest | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 141 mi south | 16,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 144 mi west-southwest | 17,000 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 Borger
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 156 tornadoes within 25 miles of Borger, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. 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 EF0 on June 8, 2025, which touched down about 2 miles north of town.
Hail: 743 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 123 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 28, 2007.
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 Borger'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.
Borger radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Borger, TX?
KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 34 miles south-southwest. KLBB (Lubbock, TX) is 141 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Borger?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Borger the lowest scan from KAMA is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Borger 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 Borger, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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