Estelline, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Estelline, Hall County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Estelline?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 103 days in the Hall forecast zone and Hall County — the most common reported hazard around Estelline, mostly in June and May. Next come high winds (78 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 103 | Jun 2026 | Aug 13, 2017 · $2.5 million damage |
| High winds | 78 | May 2026 | Feb 21, 2009 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Apr 2025 | May 22, 2016 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Oct 2017 | May 27, 2015 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Nov 2015 | Jan 12, 2007 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Dust storms | 3 | Mar 2025 | Feb 20, 2012 · $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 Hall forecast zone and Hall County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Estelline get?
A normal year brings about 5.5 inches of snow to Estelline, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Childress Muni Ap weather station 12.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 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 Estelline?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 84 miles east. 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 Estelline | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 84 mi east | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 86 mi west-northwest | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 100 mi southwest | 9,600 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 Estelline
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 88 tornadoes within 25 miles of Estelline, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 17, 1970, which passed about 25 miles northwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 1, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 444 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 95 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.50-inch hail on May 20, 2019.
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 Estelline'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.
Estelline radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Estelline, TX?
KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 84 miles east. KAMA (Amarillo, TX) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Estelline?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Estelline the lowest scan from KFDR is about 7,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Estelline 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 Estelline, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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