Harrold, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Harrold, Wilbarger County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Harrold?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 85 days in the Wilbarger forecast zone and Wilbarger County — the most common reported hazard around Harrold, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (61 days) and high winds (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 85 | Jun 2026 | Jun 2, 2004 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 61 | Jun 2026 | Aug 12, 1999 · 1 death |
| High winds | 22 | Mar 2026 | Nov 15, 2005 · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | May 2018 | May 16, 1999 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Oct 2020 | Dec 26, 2000 · $25,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Oct 2006 | — |
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 Wilbarger forecast zone and Wilbarger County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Harrold get?
A normal year brings about 1.5 inches of snow to Harrold, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Electra weather station 7.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 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 Harrold?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 21 miles north. 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 Harrold | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 21 mi north | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 106 mi south | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 133 mi northeast | 14,900 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 Harrold
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 159 tornadoes within 25 miles of Harrold, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 10, 1979, which passed about 11 miles north-northwest of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 30, 2024, which passed about 23 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 636 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 85 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 19, 2003.
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 Harrold'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.
Harrold radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Harrold, TX?
KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 21 miles north. KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Harrold?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Harrold the lowest scan from KFDR is about 1,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Harrold 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 Harrold, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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