Buffalo Gap, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Buffalo Gap, Taylor County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Buffalo Gap?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 128 days in the Taylor forecast zone and Taylor County — the most common reported hazard around Buffalo Gap, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (58 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 128 | Jun 2025 | Jul 12, 1998 · $3.3 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 58 | Jun 2026 | Aug 18, 2007 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Jan 2026 | Feb 24, 2003 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 15 | Oct 2023 | Aug 18, 2007 · $5.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 10 | May 2022 | Mar 5, 2009 · $150,000 damage |
| High winds | 7 | Jan 2024 | Feb 24, 2007 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Oct 2020 | Jan 12, 2007 · $300,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | Feb 15, 2021 · $7.8 million 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 Taylor forecast zone and Taylor County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Buffalo Gap get?
A normal year brings about 1.3 inches of snow to Buffalo Gap, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tuscola 2Nw weather station 4.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 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 Buffalo Gap?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX), about 38 miles east-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 Buffalo Gap | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 38 mi east-northeast | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 74 mi south-southwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 140 mi west | 16,200 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 Buffalo Gap
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 132 tornadoes within 25 miles of Buffalo Gap, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 28, 1950, which touched down about 22 miles east-northeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 18, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles east of town.
Hail: 687 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 124 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 12, 2014.
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 Buffalo Gap'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.
Buffalo Gap radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Buffalo Gap, TX?
KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX), about 38 miles east-northeast. KSJT (San Angelo, TX) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Buffalo Gap?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Buffalo Gap the lowest scan from KDYX is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Buffalo Gap 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 Buffalo Gap, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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