Cumby, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cumby, Hopkins County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cumby?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 92 days in the Hopkins forecast zone and Hopkins County — the most common reported hazard around Cumby, mostly in April and May. Next come excessive heat (48 days) and flash flooding (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 92 | Apr 2026 | Jun 15, 2023 · $29 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 48 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Jan 2025 | Apr 29, 2016 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 20 | Jan 2026 | Dec 5, 2013 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Apr 2016 | Jan 25, 2012 · 1 death · $3,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2023 | Feb 1, 2011 · 1 death · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | Feb 15, 2021 · 1 death · $3.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Feb 2016 | Feb 8, 2016 · $30,000 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 Hopkins forecast zone and Hopkins County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cumby get?
A normal year brings about 1.0 inches of snow to Cumby, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Commerce 4Sw weather station 6.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 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 Cumby?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 93 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 Cumby | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 93 mi west-southwest | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 125 mi east-southeast | 13,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 171 mi north-northeast | 22,500 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 Cumby
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 111 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cumby, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF3 on April 29, 2017, which passed about 15 miles south-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on December 13, 2022, which passed about 23 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 357 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 43 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 25, 1994.
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 Cumby'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.
Cumby radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cumby, TX?
KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 93 miles west-southwest. KSHV (Shreveport, LA) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cumby?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cumby the lowest scan from KFWS is about 8,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Cumby 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 Cumby, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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