Dell City, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dell City, Hudspeth County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dell City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 26 days in the Salt Basin forecast zone and Hudspeth County — the most common reported hazard around Dell City, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (18 days) and high winds (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 26 | Jun 2025 | Aug 4, 2024 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jul 2025 | May 16, 2007 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jul 2023 | — |
| Dust storms | 1 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Oct 1998 | — |
| Flooding | 1 | Sep 2006 | — |
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 Salt Basin forecast zone and Hudspeth County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Dell City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 88 miles west. 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 Dell City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 88 mi west | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 95 mi northwest | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 177 mi east | 23,700 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 Dell City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dell City. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F1 on June 12, 1974, which passed about 22 miles west of town. The most recent was an F0 on August 28, 2005, which touched down about 17 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 15 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on April 3, 2004.
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 Dell City'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.
Dell City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dell City, TX?
KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 88 miles west. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Dell City?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Dell City the lowest scan from KEPZ is about 7,900 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Dell City 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 Dell City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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