Olney, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Olney, Young County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Olney?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 69 days in the Young forecast zone and Young County — the most common reported hazard around Olney, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (48 days) and flash flooding (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | Jun 2026 | Jul 13, 2000 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 48 | Jun 2026 | Jul 1, 2011 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Apr 2025 | May 14, 2010 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2026 | Feb 1, 2011 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Jun 2021 | Apr 17, 2010 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Mar 2015 | Jan 27, 2009 · $20,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Aug 2023 | Apr 9, 2009 · $100,000 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 Young forecast zone and Young County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Olney get?
A normal year brings about 1.2 inches of snow to Olney, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Olney 5 Nnw weather station 5.2 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 Olney?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX), about 64 miles south-southwest. 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 Olney | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 64 mi south-southwest | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 70 mi north | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 101 mi east-southeast | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Olney
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 81 tornadoes within 25 miles of Olney, 20 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 4 miles north of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 3, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 459 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 89 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 7.50-inch hail on April 14, 1965.
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 Olney'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.
Olney radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Olney, TX?
KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX), about 64 miles south-southwest. KFDR (Frederick, OK) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Olney?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Olney the lowest scan from KDYX is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Olney 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 Olney, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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