Menard, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Menard, Menard County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Menard?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 30 days in the Menard forecast zone and Menard County — the most common reported hazard around Menard, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (28 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 30 | May 2025 | May 31, 1997 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Nov 2025 | Jun 22, 1997 · $350,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Feb 2021 | Apr 7, 2007 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | May 2026 | Oct 16, 2018 · $7.1 million damage |
| Wildfires | 7 | Oct 2015 | Aug 28, 1999 · $2,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2022 | Jan 14, 2007 · $1,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Feb 2021 | Feb 14, 2021 · $374,000 damage |
| High winds | 1 | Feb 2007 | — |
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 Menard forecast zone and Menard County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Menard?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSJT (San Angelo, TX), about 52 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 Menard | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 52 mi northwest | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 116 mi north-northeast | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDFX Laughlin AFB, TX | 118 mi south-southwest | 12,300 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 Menard
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 20 tornadoes within 25 miles of Menard, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and September. The strongest was an F3 on May 6, 1969, which passed about 14 miles east of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 26, 2025, which touched down about 2 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 193 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 36 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.87-inch hail on May 26, 2025.
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 Menard'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.
Menard radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Menard, TX?
KSJT (San Angelo, TX), about 52 miles northwest. KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Menard?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Menard the lowest scan from KSJT is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Menard 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 Menard, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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