Imperial, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Imperial, Pecos County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Imperial?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 117 days in the Pecos forecast zone and Pecos County — the most common reported hazard around Imperial, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (89 days) and high winds (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 117 | Jun 2026 | Jun 2, 2025 · $600,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 89 | Jun 2026 | Oct 10, 2022 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 21 | Apr 2025 | Apr 10, 2001 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2015 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Oct 2003 | Oct 8, 2003 · $15,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 2 | Mar 2025 | Mar 12, 2025 · $100,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 1 | Apr 2011 | — |
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 Pecos forecast zone and Pecos County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Imperial get?
A normal year brings about 1.4 inches of snow to Imperial, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Grandfalls 3Sse weather station 7.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 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 Imperial?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 55 miles north-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 Imperial | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 55 mi north-northeast | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 130 mi east | 14,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 173 mi north-northeast | 22,900 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 Imperial
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 48 tornadoes within 25 miles of Imperial, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 1, 1990, which passed about 24 miles east-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 2, 2023, which passed about 23 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 218 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 43 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 8, 1995.
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 Imperial'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.
Imperial radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Imperial, TX?
KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 55 miles north-northeast. KSJT (San Angelo, TX) is 130 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Imperial?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Imperial the lowest scan from KMAF is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Imperial 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 Imperial, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Fort Stockton, TX radar 28 mi
- McCamey, TX radar 30 mi
- Monahans, TX radar 35 mi
- Kermit, TX radar 47 mi
- Odessa, TX radar 47 mi
- Town of Pecos, TX radar 50 mi
- Iraan, TX radar 53 mi