Fritch, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fritch, Hutchinson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fritch?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 119 days in the Hutchinson forecast zone and Hutchinson County — the most common reported hazard around Fritch, mostly in June and May. Next come high winds (77 days) and wildfires (47 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 119 | Jun 2026 | May 19, 2018 · 1 death |
| High winds | 77 | Jun 2026 | Feb 24, 2007 · $38,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 47 | Apr 2026 | May 11, 2014 · 1 death · $10 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Jun 2026 | Sep 22, 2004 · $240,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 16 | Feb 2022 | Feb 3, 2022 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2017 | Jan 14, 2017 · $1.2 million damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Dec 2015 | Feb 24, 2013 · $660,000 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 Hutchinson forecast zone and Hutchinson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fritch get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Fritch, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Borger weather station 11.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 2.2 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 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 Fritch?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 29 miles south-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 Fritch | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 29 mi south-southwest | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 134 mi west-southwest | 15,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 138 mi south | 15,900 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 Fritch
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 140 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fritch, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 27, 1992, which passed about 2 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 8, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 768 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 121 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on June 12, 2010.
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 Fritch'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.
Fritch radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fritch, TX?
KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 29 miles south-southwest. KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM) is 134 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fritch?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fritch the lowest scan from KAMA is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fritch 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 Fritch, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Stinnett, TX radar 15 mi
- Panhandle, TX radar 24 mi
- Dumas, TX radar 26 mi
- White Deer, TX radar 28 mi
- Sunray, TX radar 29 mi
- Amarillo, TX radar 34 mi
- Cactus, TX radar 36 mi
- Pampa, TX radar 36 mi
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