Panhandle, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Panhandle, Carson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Panhandle?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 108 days in the Carson forecast zone and Carson County — the most common reported hazard around Panhandle, mostly in June and May. Next come high winds (62 days) and wildfires (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 108 | Jun 2026 | Mar 7, 2000 · $150,000 damage |
| High winds | 62 | Feb 2026 | Apr 29, 2014 · $20,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 38 | May 2026 | Mar 12, 2006 · $57 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Mar 2025 | Dec 25, 2000 · $40,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jun 2025 | Jun 8, 2025 · $1,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Jul 2021 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Oct 2020 | Dec 19, 2006 · $13,000 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 Carson forecast zone and Carson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Panhandle get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Panhandle, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Panhandle weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (5.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 2.0 | 5.3 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Panhandle?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 20 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 Panhandle | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 20 mi west-southwest | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 120 mi south-southwest | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 136 mi west-southwest | 15,500 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 Panhandle
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 186 tornadoes within 25 miles of Panhandle, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 17, 1970, which passed about 5 miles southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on June 8, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles north of town.
Hail: 996 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 168 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 19, 2008.
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 Panhandle'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.
Panhandle radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Panhandle, TX?
KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 20 miles west-southwest. KLBB (Lubbock, TX) is 120 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Panhandle?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Panhandle the lowest scan from KAMA is about 1,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Panhandle 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 Panhandle, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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