Kermit, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kermit, Winkler County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kermit?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 42 days in the Winkler forecast zone and Winkler County — the most common reported hazard around Kermit, mostly in June and May. Next come high winds (19 days) and flash flooding (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 42 | Aug 2025 | Jun 26, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 19 | Mar 2025 | Jan 17, 1996 · $35,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Oct 2018 | May 2, 2007 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2015 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | May 2011 | — |
| Dust storms | 1 | May 2022 | — |
| Flooding | 1 | Sep 2014 | Sep 24, 2014 · $500 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 Winkler forecast zone and Winkler County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Kermit?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 53 miles east. 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 Kermit | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 53 mi east | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 145 mi north-northeast | 17,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 157 mi east-southeast | 19,500 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 Kermit
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 27 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kermit, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF3 on May 14, 2010, which passed about 21 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF1 on September 17, 2016, which passed about 23 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 202 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 32 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on May 10, 1991.
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 Kermit'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.
Kermit radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kermit, TX?
KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 53 miles east. KLBB (Lubbock, TX) is 145 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kermit?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kermit the lowest scan from KMAF is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kermit 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 Kermit, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Monahans, TX radar 14 mi
- Town of Pecos, TX radar 41 mi
- Odessa, TX radar 44 mi
- Andrews, TX radar 45 mi
- Crane, TX radar 54 mi
- Midland, TX radar 59 mi