Hale Center, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hale Center, Hale County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hale Center?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 124 days in the Hale forecast zone and Hale County — the most common reported hazard around Hale Center, mostly in June and May. Next come high winds (83 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 124 | Jun 2026 | Jun 12, 2015 · $2.5 million damage |
| High winds | 83 | Jun 2026 | Mar 13, 2019 · $400,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2010 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | May 2026 | May 25, 2019 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 13 | May 2023 | Jul 6, 2015 · $500,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 8 | Feb 2026 | Apr 26, 2011 · $250,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 8 | Mar 2025 | Jun 18, 2009 · $750,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2008 | Jan 12, 2007 · $20,000 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 Hale forecast zone and Hale County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hale Center get?
A normal year brings about 7.0 inches of snow to Hale Center, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Plainview Wtr Productn weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.9 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 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 Hale Center?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 29 miles south. 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 Hale Center | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 29 mi south | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 81 mi north | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 108 mi west-northwest | 10,900 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 Hale Center
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 205 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hale Center, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 17, 1970, which crossed near town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 26, 2025, which passed about 25 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 443 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 98 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 27, 2015.
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 Hale Center'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.
Hale Center radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hale Center, TX?
KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 29 miles south. KAMA (Amarillo, TX) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hale Center?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hale Center the lowest scan from KLBB is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hale Center 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 Hale Center, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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