Marathon, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Marathon, Brewster County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Marathon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 75 days in the Central Brewster County forecast zone and Brewster County — the most common reported hazard around Marathon, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (69 days) and high winds (4 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 75 | Jun 2026 | May 10, 2009 · $88,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 69 | Jun 2026 | Jul 3, 2025 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Feb 2003 | Feb 20, 2003 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 1 | Sep 2008 | Sep 9, 2008 · $14 million 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 Central Brewster County forecast zone and Brewster County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Marathon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 134 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 Marathon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 134 mi north-northeast | 15,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 181 mi east-northeast | 24,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDFX Laughlin AFB, TX | 189 mi east-southeast | 26,600 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 Marathon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of Marathon. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F1 on May 7, 1981, which touched down about 3 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 28, 2021, which touched down about 15 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 74 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 1, 2024.
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 Marathon'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.
Marathon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Marathon, TX?
KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 134 miles north-northeast. KSJT (San Angelo, TX) is 181 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Marathon?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Marathon the lowest scan from KMAF is about 15,200 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Marathon 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 Marathon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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