Hereford, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hereford, Deaf Smith County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hereford?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 96 days in the Deaf Smith forecast zone and Deaf Smith County — the most common reported hazard around Hereford, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (80 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 96 | Jun 2026 | Jun 20, 2003 · $280,000 damage |
| High winds | 80 | Apr 2026 | Jun 17, 2010 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 20 | May 2022 | May 24, 2011 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Flash flooding | 14 | May 2023 | Sep 27, 2004 · $270,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Jan 2024 | Feb 24, 2013 · $660,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Jun 2025 | Jun 4, 2025 · $1,000 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 Deaf Smith forecast zone and Deaf Smith County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hereford get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Hereford, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hereford weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (3.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 2.5 | 3.6 | 3.2 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Hereford?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 48 miles northeast. 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 Hereford | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 48 mi northeast | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 70 mi west | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 87 mi south-southeast | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Hereford
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 113 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hereford, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 17, 1970, which passed about 15 miles southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 25, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles west of town.
Hail: 433 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 76 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on May 28, 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 Hereford'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.
Hereford radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hereford, TX?
KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 48 miles northeast. KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hereford?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hereford the lowest scan from KAMA is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hereford 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 Hereford, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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