Petty, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Petty, Lamar County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Petty?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 89 days in the Lamar forecast zone and Lamar County — the most common reported hazard around Petty, mostly in June and August. Next come excessive heat (50 days) and flash flooding (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 89 | Jun 2026 | Mar 4, 2025 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 50 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Jun 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 21 | Jan 2026 | Jan 9, 2011 · $75,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2021 · 1 death · $1.6 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2023 | Dec 5, 2013 · $20 million damage |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2016 | Dec 27, 2015 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2026 | Jan 29, 2008 · $250,000 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 Lamar forecast zone and Lamar County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Petty get?
A normal year brings about 1.5 inches of snow to Petty, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Honey Grove weather station 6.1 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 Petty?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 112 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 Petty | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 112 mi southwest | 11,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 139 mi southeast | 16,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 142 mi northeast | 16,700 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 Petty
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 111 tornadoes within 25 miles of Petty, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 2, 1982, which passed about 10 miles east-northeast of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 8, 2025, which passed about 21 miles west of town.
Hail: 316 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 48 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 Petty'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.
Petty radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Petty, TX?
KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 112 miles southwest. KSHV (Shreveport, LA) is 139 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Petty?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Petty the lowest scan from KFWS is about 11,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Petty 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 Petty, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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