Carbon, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Carbon, Eastland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Carbon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 60 days in the Eastland forecast zone and Eastland County — the most common reported hazard around Carbon, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (37 days) and flash flooding (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 60 | May 2026 | Apr 23, 2019 · $600,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 37 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Nov 2024 | Oct 18, 2002 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 20 | Jan 2026 | Feb 1, 2011 · $200,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 13 | Mar 2022 | Apr 15, 2011 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2021 · $3.8 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | May 2009 | Jun 12, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2017 | Jun 27, 2007 · $1.2 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 Eastland forecast zone and Eastland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Carbon get?
A normal year brings about 1.6 inches of snow to Carbon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Eastland weather station 9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 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 Carbon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX), about 31 miles 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 Carbon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 31 mi northwest | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 91 mi east-northeast | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 116 mi west-southwest | 12,000 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 Carbon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 105 tornadoes within 25 miles of Carbon, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF3 on May 9, 2015, which passed about 8 miles west-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 18, 2025, which passed about 15 miles north of town.
Hail: 394 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 89 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 7, 2015.
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 Carbon'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.
Carbon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Carbon, TX?
KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX), about 31 miles northwest. KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Carbon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Carbon the lowest scan from KDYX is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Carbon 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 Carbon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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