Channing, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Channing, Hartley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Channing?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 107 days in the Hartley forecast zone and Hartley County — the most common reported hazard around Channing, mostly in March and April. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (82 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 107 | Apr 2026 | Apr 13, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 82 | Jun 2026 | May 11, 2004 · $180,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2024 | Jan 3, 2015 · 3 deaths |
| Wildfires | 28 | May 2026 | Jun 15, 2006 · $2.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 22 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Blizzards | 8 | Jan 2024 | Feb 24, 2013 · $660,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | May 2016 | Sep 9, 2003 · $15,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Nov 2015 | Dec 19, 2006 · $21,000 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 Hartley forecast zone and Hartley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Channing get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Channing, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Boys Rch weather station 11.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 1.8 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Channing?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 47 miles 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 Channing | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 47 mi southeast | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 103 mi southwest | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 143 mi south-southeast | 16,900 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 Channing
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 60 tornadoes within 25 miles of Channing, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 27, 1992, which passed about 21 miles east of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 17, 2021, which touched down about 17 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 372 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 51 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 27, 1980.
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 Channing'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.
Channing radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Channing, TX?
KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 47 miles southeast. KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Channing?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Channing the lowest scan from KAMA is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Channing 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 Channing, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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