Putnam, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Putnam, Callahan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Putnam?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 54 days in the Callahan forecast zone and Callahan County — the most common reported hazard around Putnam, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (24 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 54 | Aug 2025 | May 1, 2011 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Apr 2025 | Jul 6, 2002 · $800,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 21 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 7 | Jan 2016 | Dec 27, 2005 · 2 deaths · $11 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | Feb 15, 2021 · $103,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Oct 2020 | Jan 12, 2007 · $1,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | May 2025 | Oct 17, 2018 · $1.1 million damage |
| High winds | 3 | Dec 2015 | Jun 2, 2004 · $5,000 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 Callahan forecast zone and Callahan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Putnam get?
A normal year brings about 3.8 inches of snow to Putnam, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Putnam weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (1.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 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 Putnam?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX), about 12 miles north-northwest. 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 Putnam | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 12 mi north-northwest | 600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 103 mi southwest | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 111 mi east | 11,300 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 Putnam
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 105 tornadoes within 25 miles of Putnam, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 28, 1950, which touched down about 17 miles west-northwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 18, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles west of town.
Hail: 386 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 74 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 11, 2009.
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 Putnam'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.
Putnam radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Putnam, TX?
KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX), about 12 miles north-northwest. KSJT (San Angelo, TX) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Putnam?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Putnam the lowest scan from KDYX is about 600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Putnam 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 Putnam, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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