Breckenridge, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Breckenridge, Stephens County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Breckenridge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 51 days in the Stephens forecast zone and Stephens County — the most common reported hazard around Breckenridge, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (44 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 51 | Jun 2026 | Mar 4, 2004 · $250,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 44 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 19 | Jan 2026 | Feb 1, 2011 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | May 2021 | May 31, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 12 | Aug 2024 | Apr 13, 2011 · $100 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2021 · $43,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Mar 2015 | Jan 27, 2009 · $15,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | May 2016 | May 30, 2016 · 1 death · $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 Stephens forecast zone and Stephens County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Breckenridge get?
A normal year brings about 1.6 inches of snow to Breckenridge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Breckenridge weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually April (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 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 Breckenridge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX), about 25 miles 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 Breckenridge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 25 mi southwest | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 95 mi east | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 111 mi north | 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 Breckenridge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 60 tornadoes within 25 miles of Breckenridge, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on October 30, 1979, which passed about 4 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF2 on May 18, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles west of town.
Hail: 355 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 69 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on April 5, 2003.
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 Breckenridge'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.
Breckenridge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Breckenridge, TX?
KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX), about 25 miles southwest. KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Breckenridge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Breckenridge the lowest scan from KDYX is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Breckenridge 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 Breckenridge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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