Marfa, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Marfa, Presidio County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Marfa?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 38 days in the Marfa Plateau forecast zone and Presidio County — the most common reported hazard around Marfa, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (17 days) and high winds (7 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 38 | Jun 2026 | Jul 24, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Jul 2025 | Jun 28, 2021 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 7 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Sep 2008 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | May 2004 | May 15, 2004 · $5,000 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 Marfa Plateau forecast zone and Presidio County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Marfa?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 157 miles 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 Marfa | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 157 mi northeast | 19,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 192 mi northwest | 27,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 222 mi east-northeast | 34,900 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 Marfa
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 15 tornadoes within 25 miles of Marfa. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F1 on July 29, 1999, which touched down about 19 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on March 19, 2017, which touched down about 22 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 124 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 17, 2010.
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 Marfa'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.
Marfa radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Marfa, TX?
KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 157 miles northeast. KEPZ (El Paso, TX) is 192 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Marfa?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Marfa the lowest scan from KMAF is about 19,500 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Marfa 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 Marfa, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Presidio, TX radar 56 mi