Novice, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Novice, Coleman County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Novice?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 66 days in the Coleman forecast zone and Coleman County — the most common reported hazard around Novice, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (30 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 66 | May 2026 | May 27, 2000 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jun 2026 | Jul 6, 2002 · $820,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 15 | Feb 2022 | Apr 7, 2007 · $26,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2023 | Jan 13, 2007 · $3,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2024 | Feb 14, 2021 · $443,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Feb 2007 | Jun 2, 2004 · $5,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 3 | Sep 2015 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | May 2023 | — |
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 Coleman forecast zone and Coleman County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Novice get?
A normal year brings about 2.6 inches of snow to Novice, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Silver Valley weather station 5.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 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 Novice?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX), about 44 miles north-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 Novice | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 44 mi north-northeast | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 66 mi southwest | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 142 mi east-northeast | 16,500 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 Novice
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 97 tornadoes within 25 miles of Novice, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 13, 1975, which touched down about 16 miles southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 29, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles south of town.
Hail: 415 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 79 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 1, 2017.
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 Novice'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.
Novice radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Novice, TX?
KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX), about 44 miles north-northeast. KSJT (San Angelo, TX) is 66 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Novice?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Novice the lowest scan from KDYX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Novice 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 Novice, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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