Monahans, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Monahans, Winkler County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Monahans?
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 Monahans, 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 Monahans?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 56 miles east-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 Monahans | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 56 mi east-northeast | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 154 mi east | 18,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 157 mi north-northeast | 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 Monahans
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 29 tornadoes within 25 miles of Monahans, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on April 19, 1977, which passed about 19 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on March 13, 2020, which touched down about 23 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 183 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 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 Monahans'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.
Monahans radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Monahans, TX?
KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 56 miles east-northeast. KSJT (San Angelo, TX) is 154 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Monahans?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Monahans the lowest scan from KMAF is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Monahans 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 Monahans, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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