Dimmitt, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dimmitt, Castro County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dimmitt?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 102 days in the Castro forecast zone and Castro County — the most common reported hazard around Dimmitt, mostly in April and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (85 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 102 | May 2026 | Oct 17, 2011 · $50,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 85 | Jun 2026 | May 21, 2014 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2026 | Dec 23, 2009 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Sep 2024 | Aug 15, 2018 · $200,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 6 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Oct 2018 | Jul 20, 2015 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2026 | Apr 24, 1997 · $1.2 million damage |
| Wildfires | 3 | May 2010 | Jan 12, 2006 · $150,000 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 Castro forecast zone and Castro County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Dimmitt get?
A normal year brings about 9.8 inches of snow to Dimmitt, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dimmitt 2 N weather station 2.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 1.1 | 2.8 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 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 Dimmitt?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 58 miles northeast. 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 Dimmitt | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 58 mi northeast | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 68 mi south-southeast | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 75 mi west | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Dimmitt
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 148 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dimmitt, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 17, 1970, which passed about 3 miles northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 26, 2025, which passed about 11 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 362 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 71 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on May 28, 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 Dimmitt'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.
Dimmitt radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dimmitt, TX?
KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 58 miles northeast. KLBB (Lubbock, TX) is 68 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dimmitt?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dimmitt the lowest scan from KAMA is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Dimmitt 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 Dimmitt, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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