Bovina, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bovina, Parmer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bovina?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 95 days in the Parmer forecast zone and Parmer County — the most common reported hazard around Bovina, mostly in March and April. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (89 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 95 | Mar 2026 | Mar 7, 2000 · $750,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 89 | Jun 2026 | Jul 3, 2016 · $550,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | Dec 25, 2000 · $1.0 million damage |
| Dust storms | 7 | Mar 2025 | Apr 4, 2009 · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2026 | Apr 24, 1997 · $1.2 million damage |
| Flooding | 4 | May 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Nov 2015 | Nov 26, 2015 · $10,000 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 Parmer forecast zone and Parmer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bovina get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Bovina, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Friona weather station 12.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 1.9 | 3.7 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 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 Bovina?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM), about 43 miles west-northwest. 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 Bovina | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 43 mi west-northwest | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 83 mi northeast | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 85 mi southeast | 7,600 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 Bovina
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 118 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bovina, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 17, 1970, which passed about 18 miles east-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 23, 2023, which touched down about 15 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 395 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 65 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 17, 2008.
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 Bovina'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.
Bovina radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bovina, TX?
KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM), about 43 miles west-northwest. KAMA (Amarillo, TX) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bovina?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bovina the lowest scan from KFDX is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bovina 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 Bovina, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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