Dalhart, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dalhart, Dallam County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dalhart?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 68 days in the Dallam forecast zone and Dallam County — the most common reported hazard around Dalhart, mostly in March and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (48 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (47 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 68 | Feb 2026 | Feb 26, 2023 · $50,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 48 | Jun 2026 | Jun 4, 2003 · $125,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Nov 2024 | Oct 25, 1997 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 21 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Wildfires | 17 | May 2026 | Mar 29, 2014 · $340,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 8 | Jan 2024 | Feb 24, 2013 · $660,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Nov 2015 | Dec 19, 2006 · $6,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 2 | Apr 2014 | — |
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 Dallam forecast zone and Dallam County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Dalhart get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Dalhart, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dalhart Muni Ap weather station 3.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (5.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | 1.9 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 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 Dalhart?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 73 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 Dalhart | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 73 mi southeast | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 116 mi south-southwest | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 171 mi south-southeast | 22,400 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 Dalhart
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 70 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dalhart, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F2 on April 19, 1971, which touched down about 19 miles northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 8, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 249 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 36 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 Dalhart'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.
Dalhart radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dalhart, TX?
KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 73 miles southeast. KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dalhart?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dalhart the lowest scan from KAMA is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Dalhart 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 Dalhart, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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