Paint Rock, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Paint Rock, Concho County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Paint Rock?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 32 days in the Concho forecast zone and Concho County — the most common reported hazard around Paint Rock, mostly in May and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (12 days) and flash flooding (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 32 | May 2026 | May 31, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 12 | Feb 2021 | Apr 7, 2007 · $53,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Sep 2024 | Sep 29, 2012 · $150,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2023 | Jan 13, 2007 · $3,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2025 | Feb 24, 2007 · $2,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | Aug 2016 | — |
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 Concho forecast zone and Concho County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Paint Rock?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSJT (San Angelo, TX), about 35 miles west-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 Paint Rock | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 35 mi west-southwest | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 81 mi north-northeast | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 136 mi west-northwest | 15,600 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 Paint Rock
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 85 tornadoes within 25 miles of Paint Rock, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on April 10, 1979, which passed about 17 miles northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on November 7, 2024, which touched down about 21 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 333 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 88 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 6, 2015.
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 Paint Rock'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.
Paint Rock radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Paint Rock, TX?
KSJT (San Angelo, TX), about 35 miles west-southwest. KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Paint Rock?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Paint Rock the lowest scan from KSJT is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Paint Rock 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 Paint Rock, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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