Hartley, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hartley, Hartley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hartley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 107 days in the Hartley forecast zone and Hartley County — the most common reported hazard around Hartley, mostly in March and April. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (82 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 107 | Apr 2026 | Apr 13, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 82 | Jun 2026 | May 11, 2004 · $180,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2024 | Jan 3, 2015 · 3 deaths |
| Wildfires | 28 | May 2026 | Jun 15, 2006 · $2.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 22 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Blizzards | 8 | Jan 2024 | Feb 24, 2013 · $660,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | May 2016 | Sep 9, 2003 · $15,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Nov 2015 | Dec 19, 2006 · $21,000 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 Hartley forecast zone and Hartley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hartley get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Hartley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hartley weather station 1.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.3 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 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 Hartley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 60 miles 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 Hartley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 60 mi southeast | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 111 mi southwest | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 159 mi south-southeast | 19,900 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 Hartley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 68 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hartley, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF2 on April 21, 2007, which passed about 16 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 26, 2019, which touched down about 6 miles west of town.
Hail: 415 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 61 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 27, 1980.
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 Hartley'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.
Hartley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hartley, TX?
KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 60 miles southeast. KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hartley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hartley the lowest scan from KAMA is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hartley 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 Hartley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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