Higgins, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Higgins, Lipscomb County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Higgins?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 71 days in the Lipscomb forecast zone and Lipscomb County — the most common reported hazard around Higgins, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (41 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | Jun 2026 | Jun 13, 2003 · $55,000 damage |
| High winds | 41 | Jun 2026 | Apr 6, 2001 · $40,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 22 | Aug 2019 | Mar 18, 2014 · $190,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Feb 2021 | Feb 14, 2021 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jun 2026 | Sep 19, 1996 · $25,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2017 | Jan 14, 2017 · $2.2 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | May 2026 | May 24, 2007 · $220,000 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 Lipscomb forecast zone and Lipscomb County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Higgins get?
A normal year brings about 6.3 inches of snow to Higgins, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Higgins weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (2.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 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 Higgins?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 113 miles west-southwest. 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 Higgins | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 113 mi west-southwest | 11,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 113 mi north | 11,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 114 mi east-northeast | 11,700 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 Higgins
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 124 tornadoes within 25 miles of Higgins, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF3 on April 14, 2012, which passed about 14 miles east of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on June 17, 2025, which passed about 8 miles south of town.
Hail: 459 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 87 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 18, 2025.
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 Higgins'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.
Higgins radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Higgins, TX?
KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 113 miles west-southwest. KDDC (Dodge City, KS) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Higgins?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Higgins the lowest scan from KAMA is about 11,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Higgins 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 Higgins, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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