Jolly, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Jolly, Clay County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Jolly?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 64 days in the Clay forecast zone and Clay County — the most common reported hazard around Jolly, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (55 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | Apr 2026 | Aug 17, 1997 · $2.3 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 55 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Jan 2025 | Jan 12, 2007 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Apr 2025 | — |
| High winds | 9 | May 2002 | May 7, 2002 · $2,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Jun 2016 | — |
| Wildfires | 6 | Aug 2023 | Jul 22, 2018 · $40,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2013 | Dec 26, 2000 · $25,000 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 Clay forecast zone and Clay County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Jolly?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 49 miles 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 Jolly | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 49 mi northwest | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 106 mi south-southwest | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 108 mi southeast | 10,900 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 Jolly
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 108 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jolly, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1964, which passed about 6 miles northwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on August 28, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 801 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 102 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.33-inch hail on May 22, 2020.
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 Jolly'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.
Jolly radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Jolly, TX?
KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 49 miles northwest. KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Jolly?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Jolly the lowest scan from KFDR is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Jolly 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 Jolly, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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