Farwell, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Farwell, Parmer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Farwell?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 95 days in the Parmer forecast zone and Parmer County — the most common reported hazard around Farwell, mostly in March and April. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (89 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 95 | Mar 2026 | Mar 7, 2000 · $750,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 89 | Jun 2026 | Jul 3, 2016 · $550,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | Dec 25, 2000 · $1.0 million damage |
| Dust storms | 7 | Mar 2025 | Apr 4, 2009 · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2026 | Apr 24, 1997 · $1.2 million damage |
| Flooding | 4 | May 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Nov 2015 | Nov 26, 2015 · $10,000 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 Parmer forecast zone and Parmer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Farwell get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Farwell, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Clovis weather station 9.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 1.8 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 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 Farwell?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM), about 37 miles west-northwest. 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 Farwell | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 37 mi west-northwest | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 86 mi southeast | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 95 mi northeast | 9,000 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 Farwell
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 117 tornadoes within 25 miles of Farwell, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 17, 1970, which passed about 24 miles east of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 29, 2024, which touched down about 18 miles west of town.
Hail: 445 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 70 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 12, 2012.
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 Farwell'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.
Farwell radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Farwell, TX?
KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM), about 37 miles west-northwest. KLBB (Lubbock, TX) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Farwell?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Farwell the lowest scan from KFDX is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Farwell 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 Farwell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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