Ector, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ector, Fannin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ector?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 94 days in the Fannin forecast zone and Fannin County — the most common reported hazard around Ector, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (53 days) and flash flooding (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 94 | May 2026 | May 23, 2024 · $1.8 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 53 | Jun 2026 | Aug 1, 2011 · 3 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 46 | Jun 2026 | Jun 28, 2007 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Feb 2, 2022 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Apr 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 · 3 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Aug 2025 | Feb 10, 2013 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2023 | Feb 1, 2011 · $100,000 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 Fannin forecast zone and Fannin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ector get?
A normal year brings about 1.1 inches of snow to Ector, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bonham 3Nne weather station 7.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 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 Ector?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 92 miles 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 Ector | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 92 mi southwest | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 134 mi north-northwest | 15,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 161 mi northeast | 20,300 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 Ector
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 121 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ector, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 9, 2006, which passed about 12 miles southwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 8, 2025, which passed about 20 miles west of town.
Hail: 471 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 66 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 11, 1992.
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 Ector'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.
Ector radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ector, TX?
KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 92 miles southwest. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 134 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ector?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ector the lowest scan from KFWS is about 8,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ector 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 Ector, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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