Megargel, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Megargel, Archer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Megargel?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 55 days in the Archer forecast zone and Archer County — the most common reported hazard around Megargel, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (54 days) and flash flooding (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 55 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 54 | Apr 2026 | Mar 4, 2004 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | May 2023 | May 6, 2023 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Jun 2018 | May 7, 2002 · $60,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 12 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 2007 · $10,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | 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 Archer forecast zone and Archer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Megargel get?
A normal year brings about 1.2 inches of snow to Megargel, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Olney 5 Nnw weather station 8.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually November (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 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 Megargel?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 63 miles north. 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 Megargel | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 63 mi north | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 66 mi south-southwest | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 112 mi east-southeast | 11,500 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 Megargel
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of Megargel, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 18, 1951, which touched down about 11 miles east-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 3, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 418 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 80 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 15, 2000.
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 Megargel'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.
Megargel radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Megargel, TX?
KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 63 miles north. KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX) is 66 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Megargel?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Megargel the lowest scan from KFDR is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Megargel 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 Megargel, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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