Hamlin, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hamlin, Jones County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hamlin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Jones forecast zone and Jones County — the most common reported hazard around Hamlin, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (24 days) and flash flooding (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Apr 2026 | Jun 20, 1998 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2026 | Feb 24, 2003 · $7,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Jun 2025 | Aug 18, 2007 · $25 million damage |
| Flooding | 11 | May 2021 | Sep 9, 2020 · 2 deaths |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Oct 2020 | Jan 12, 2007 · $1,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2025 | Apr 9, 2009 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | Feb 15, 2021 · $208,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 4 | Apr 2018 | Jan 22, 2009 · $500,000 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 Jones forecast zone and Jones County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hamlin get?
A normal year brings about 3.0 inches of snow to Hamlin, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hamlin 1Sw weather station 1.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 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 Hamlin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX), about 57 miles east-southeast. 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 Hamlin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 57 mi east-southeast | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 107 mi south-southwest | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 111 mi west-northwest | 11,200 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 Hamlin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 138 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hamlin, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 25, 1962, which passed about 9 miles east-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 25, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 476 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 94 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 4, 2013.
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 Hamlin'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.
Hamlin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hamlin, TX?
KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX), about 57 miles east-southeast. KSJT (San Angelo, TX) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hamlin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hamlin the lowest scan from KDYX is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hamlin 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 Hamlin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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