Canadian, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Canadian, Hemphill County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Canadian?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 68 days in the Hemphill forecast zone and Hemphill County — the most common reported hazard around Canadian, mostly in June and May. Next come high winds (55 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 68 | Jun 2026 | Jun 13, 2003 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 55 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Jan 2026 | Dec 25, 2000 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 20 | Mar 2026 | Feb 26, 2024 · 1 death · $300 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 16 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2017 | Jan 14, 2017 · $2.3 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Mar 2021 | Jun 13, 2003 · $125,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | 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 Hemphill forecast zone and Hemphill County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Canadian get?
A normal year brings about 7.9 inches of snow to Canadian, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Canadian 6Nw weather station 8.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 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 Canadian?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 88 miles west-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 Canadian | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 88 mi west-southwest | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 130 mi north | 14,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 133 mi southeast | 15,000 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 Canadian
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 109 tornadoes within 25 miles of Canadian, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 8, 1995, which passed about 25 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF2 on June 17, 2025, which passed about 23 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 389 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 49 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 6, 2025.
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 Canadian'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.
Canadian radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Canadian, TX?
KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 88 miles west-southwest. KDDC (Dodge City, KS) is 130 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Canadian?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Canadian the lowest scan from KAMA is about 7,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Canadian 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 Canadian, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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