Fort Davis, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fort Davis, Jeff Davis County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fort Davis?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 29 days in the Davis Mountains forecast zone and Jeff Davis County — the most common reported hazard around Fort Davis, mostly in January and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (24 days) and flash flooding (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 29 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 24 | Jun 2026 | May 17, 1998 · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Sep 2025 | Aug 20, 2021 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jun 2021 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Dec 2020 | — |
| Dust storms | 1 | Mar 2025 | — |
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 Davis Mountains forecast zone and Jeff Davis County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fort Davis get?
A normal year brings about 6.2 inches of snow to Fort Davis, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mt Locke weather station 11.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.4 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 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 Fort Davis?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 138 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 Fort Davis | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 138 mi northeast | 15,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 188 mi west-northwest | 26,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 209 mi east-northeast | 31,400 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 Fort Davis
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 15 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fort Davis. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F1 on July 29, 1999, which touched down about 4 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on March 19, 2017, which touched down about 19 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 130 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on August 23, 1993.
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 Fort Davis'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.
Fort Davis radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fort Davis, TX?
KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 138 miles northeast. KEPZ (El Paso, TX) is 188 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Fort Davis?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Fort Davis the lowest scan from KMAF is about 15,900 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Fort Davis 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 Fort Davis, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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