Carlsbad, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Carlsbad, Tom Green County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Carlsbad?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 151 days in the Tom Green forecast zone and Tom Green County — the most common reported hazard around Carlsbad, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (83 days) and flooding (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 151 | Mar 2026 | Jun 23, 2017 · $7.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 83 | Jul 2025 | Jul 4, 2025 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 17 | Apr 2025 | May 19, 2015 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 16 | Feb 2021 | Nov 24, 1996 · $400,000 damage |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2025 | Feb 24, 2007 · $5,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 8 | Aug 2015 | Dec 3, 2005 · $150,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2023 | Jan 13, 2007 · $30,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2021 · $120,000 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 Tom Green forecast zone and Tom Green County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Carlsbad get?
A normal year brings about 1.8 inches of snow to Carlsbad, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Water Valley weather station 6.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 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 Carlsbad?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSJT (San Angelo, TX), about 19 miles south-southeast. 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 Carlsbad | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 19 mi south-southeast | 1,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 94 mi west-northwest | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 103 mi northeast | 10,100 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 Carlsbad
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 60 tornadoes within 25 miles of Carlsbad, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 11, 1953, which passed about 7 miles south-southeast of town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 19, 2025, which touched down about 7 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 467 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 84 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on April 28, 1966.
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 Carlsbad'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.
Carlsbad radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Carlsbad, TX?
KSJT (San Angelo, TX), about 19 miles south-southeast. KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Carlsbad?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Carlsbad the lowest scan from KSJT is about 1,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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