Pecan Gap, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pecan Gap, Delta County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pecan Gap?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 49 days in the Delta forecast zone and Delta County — the most common reported hazard around Pecan Gap, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (36 days) and flash flooding (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 49 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 36 | May 2024 | May 9, 2024 · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Apr 2025 | Oct 19, 2002 · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 17 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2010 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2021 · $144,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2023 | Feb 1, 2011 · $15,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | Dec 2015 | Dec 27, 2015 · $50,000 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 Delta forecast zone and Delta County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pecan Gap get?
A normal year brings about 1.5 inches of snow to Pecan Gap, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Honey Grove weather station 10.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 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 Pecan Gap?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 103 miles 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 Pecan Gap | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 103 mi southwest | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 135 mi east-southeast | 15,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 154 mi north-northeast | 18,900 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 Pecan Gap
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 121 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pecan Gap, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 2, 1982, which passed about 19 miles northeast of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 8, 2025, which passed about 20 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 337 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 41 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 16, 1989.
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 Pecan Gap'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.
Pecan Gap radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pecan Gap, TX?
KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 103 miles southwest. KSHV (Shreveport, LA) is 135 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pecan Gap?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pecan Gap the lowest scan from KFWS is about 10,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Pecan Gap 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 Pecan Gap, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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