Nocona Hills, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Nocona Hills, Montague County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Nocona Hills?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 71 days in the Montague forecast zone and Montague County — the most common reported hazard around Nocona Hills, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (56 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | Apr 2026 | May 22, 2020 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 56 | Jun 2026 | Aug 6, 2011 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | Dec 24, 2009 · 1 death · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Apr 2025 | May 22, 2020 · $5.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2021 · $17 million damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Apr 2025 | Apr 29, 2009 · $2.5 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2018 | Jan 27, 2009 · $30,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Oct 2013 | Apr 29, 2009 · $200,000 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 Montague forecast zone and Montague County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Nocona Hills get?
A normal year brings about 1.8 inches of snow to Nocona Hills, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Grady 2E weather station 12 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 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 Nocona Hills?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 85 miles west-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 Nocona Hills | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 85 mi west-northwest | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 90 mi south-southeast | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 105 mi north | 10,300 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 Nocona Hills
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 97 tornadoes within 25 miles of Nocona Hills, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on February 10, 2009, which passed about 6 miles north of town and caused 8 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 19, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 469 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 62 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on May 10, 1975.
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 Nocona Hills'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.
Nocona Hills radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Nocona Hills, TX?
KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 85 miles west-northwest. KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Nocona Hills?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Nocona Hills the lowest scan from KFDR is about 7,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Nocona Hills 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 Nocona Hills, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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