Gruver, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gruver, Hansford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gruver?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 79 days in the Hansford forecast zone and Hansford County — the most common reported hazard around Gruver, mostly in June and May. Next come high winds (63 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 79 | Jun 2026 | Jun 5, 2003 · $550,000 damage |
| High winds | 63 | Jun 2026 | Mar 26, 2012 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 22 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2017 | Jan 14, 2017 · $2.8 million damage |
| Wildfires | 7 | Apr 2026 | Aug 27, 2011 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | May 2019 | — |
| Blizzards | 4 | Feb 2013 | 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 Hansford forecast zone and Hansford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Gruver get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Gruver, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gruver weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (3.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.4 | 3.8 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 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 Gruver?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 73 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 Gruver | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 73 mi south-southwest | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 131 mi northeast | 14,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 168 mi southwest | 21,800 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 Gruver
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 118 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gruver, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on March 18, 1982, which crossed near town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 6, 2025, which touched down about 4 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 381 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 78 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 14, 1989.
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 Gruver'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.
Gruver radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gruver, TX?
KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 73 miles south-southwest. KDDC (Dodge City, KS) is 131 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gruver?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gruver the lowest scan from KAMA is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Gruver 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 Gruver, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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