Ozona, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ozona, Crockett County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ozona?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 31 days in the Crockett forecast zone and Crockett County — the most common reported hazard around Ozona, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (31 days) and wildfires (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 31 | Aug 2025 | Jun 17, 2006 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 31 | May 2023 | Oct 8, 2002 · $1.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 15 | Apr 2018 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Dec 2020 | Jan 16, 2007 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Oct 2018 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2009 | Jan 14, 2007 · $1,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Feb 2013 | Feb 24, 2007 · $2,000 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 Crockett forecast zone and Crockett County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Ozona?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSJT (San Angelo, TX), about 62 miles 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 Ozona | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 62 mi northeast | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 103 mi northwest | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDFX Laughlin AFB, TX | 114 mi south-southeast | 11,700 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 Ozona
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ozona, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF2 on May 4, 2024, which passed about 21 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 67 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 30, 2019.
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 Ozona'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.
Ozona radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ozona, TX?
KSJT (San Angelo, TX), about 62 miles northeast. KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ozona?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ozona the lowest scan from KSJT is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ozona 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 Ozona, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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