Groom, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Groom, Carson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Groom?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 108 days in the Carson forecast zone and Carson County — the most common reported hazard around Groom, mostly in June and May. Next come high winds (62 days) and wildfires (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 108 | Jun 2026 | Mar 7, 2000 · $150,000 damage |
| High winds | 62 | Feb 2026 | Apr 29, 2014 · $20,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 38 | May 2026 | Mar 12, 2006 · $57 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Mar 2025 | Dec 25, 2000 · $40,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jun 2025 | Jun 8, 2025 · $1,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Jul 2021 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Oct 2020 | Dec 19, 2006 · $13,000 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 Carson forecast zone and Carson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Groom?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 34 miles west. 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 Groom | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 34 mi west | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 115 mi south-southwest | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 134 mi east-southeast | 15,200 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 Groom
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 180 tornadoes within 25 miles of Groom, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 18, 1970, which passed about 15 miles southeast of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 26, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 768 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 152 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 13, 2023.
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 Groom'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.
Groom radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Groom, TX?
KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 34 miles west. KLBB (Lubbock, TX) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Groom?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Groom the lowest scan from KAMA is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Groom 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 Groom, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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