Grandfalls, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Grandfalls, Ward County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Grandfalls?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 42 days in the Ward forecast zone and Ward County — the most common reported hazard around Grandfalls, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (16 days) and high winds (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 42 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 2021 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jun 2026 | Sep 26, 2004 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2026 | Jan 17, 1996 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 4 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | May 2005 | May 26, 2005 · $35,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2015 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Aug 2019 | — |
| Dust storms | 1 | May 2022 | — |
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 Ward forecast zone and Ward County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Grandfalls get?
A normal year brings about 1.4 inches of snow to Grandfalls, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Grandfalls 3Sse weather station 3.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 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 Grandfalls?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 57 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 Grandfalls | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 57 mi northeast | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 139 mi east | 16,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 171 mi north-northeast | 22,500 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 Grandfalls
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 33 tornadoes within 25 miles of Grandfalls, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on April 19, 1977, which passed about 6 miles north of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 1, 2022, which passed about 16 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 203 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 42 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on May 10, 1991.
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 Grandfalls'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.
Grandfalls radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Grandfalls, TX?
KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 57 miles northeast. KSJT (San Angelo, TX) is 139 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Grandfalls?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Grandfalls the lowest scan from KMAF is about 4,300 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Grandfalls 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 Grandfalls, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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