Cross Plains, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cross Plains, Callahan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cross Plains?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 54 days in the Callahan forecast zone and Callahan County — the most common reported hazard around Cross Plains, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (24 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 54 | Aug 2025 | May 1, 2011 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Apr 2025 | Jul 6, 2002 · $800,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 21 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 7 | Jan 2016 | Dec 27, 2005 · 2 deaths · $11 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | Feb 15, 2021 · $103,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Oct 2020 | Jan 12, 2007 · $1,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | May 2025 | Oct 17, 2018 · $1.1 million damage |
| High winds | 3 | Dec 2015 | Jun 2, 2004 · $5,000 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 Callahan forecast zone and Callahan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cross Plains get?
A normal year brings about 1.3 inches of snow to Cross Plains, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Burkett weather station 9.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 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 Cross Plains?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX), about 29 miles north. 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 Cross Plains | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 29 mi north | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 94 mi west-southwest | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 113 mi east-northeast | 11,600 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 Cross Plains
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 97 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cross Plains, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF3 on May 9, 2015, which passed about 15 miles northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 18, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 386 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 76 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 Cross Plains'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.
Cross Plains radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cross Plains, TX?
KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX), about 29 miles north. KSJT (San Angelo, TX) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cross Plains?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cross Plains the lowest scan from KDYX is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cross Plains 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 Cross Plains, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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