Jayton, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Jayton, Kent County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Jayton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 43 days in the Kent forecast zone and Kent County — the most common reported hazard around Jayton, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (14 days) and high winds (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 43 | May 2026 | Apr 5, 2019 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 13 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Oct 2020 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Sep 2011 | Apr 11, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| Dust storms | 2 | Jun 2009 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jun 2008 | — |
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 Kent forecast zone and Kent County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Jayton get?
A normal year brings about 4.1 inches of snow to Jayton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jayton weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (1.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 0.1 | 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 Jayton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 77 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 Jayton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 77 mi west-northwest | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 91 mi east-southeast | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 120 mi northeast | 12,700 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 Jayton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 65 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jayton, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F2 on May 28, 1987, which passed about 23 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 17, 2023, which passed about 22 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 233 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 41 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on April 29, 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 Jayton'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.
Jayton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Jayton, TX?
KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 77 miles west-northwest. KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Jayton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Jayton the lowest scan from KLBB is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Jayton 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 Jayton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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