Huckabay, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Huckabay, Erath County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Huckabay?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 58 days in the Erath forecast zone and Erath County — the most common reported hazard around Huckabay, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (38 days) and flash flooding (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 58 | Oct 2025 | Oct 20, 2019 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 38 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jul 2025 | Apr 24, 2019 · 3 deaths · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Dec 24, 2009 · 1 death · $75,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2026 | Feb 1, 2011 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2023 | Feb 1, 2011 · $150,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Sep 2020 | May 31, 2016 · $15,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 4 | Mar 2022 | Jan 2, 2006 · $750,000 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 Erath forecast zone and Erath County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Huckabay get?
A normal year brings about 1.0 inches of snow to Huckabay, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Morgan Mill weather station 7.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 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 Huckabay?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX), about 58 miles west-northwest. 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 Huckabay | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 58 mi west-northwest | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 60 mi east-northeast | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 125 mi south-southeast | 13,500 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 Huckabay
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 86 tornadoes within 25 miles of Huckabay, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 12, 1982, which passed about 10 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 18, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 409 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 75 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 26, 1994.
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 Huckabay'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.
Huckabay radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Huckabay, TX?
KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX), about 58 miles west-northwest. KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX) is 60 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Huckabay?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Huckabay the lowest scan from KDYX is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Huckabay 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 Huckabay, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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