Quail, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Quail, Collingsworth County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Quail?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 59 days in the Collingsworth forecast zone and Collingsworth County — the most common reported hazard around Quail, mostly in June and May. Next come high winds (37 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 59 | Jun 2026 | Apr 13, 1999 · $300,000 damage |
| High winds | 37 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 16 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jun 2026 | Apr 30, 2012 · $50,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 7 | Apr 2018 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Nov 2015 | Jan 28, 2010 · $6,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 3 | Dec 2015 | Feb 24, 2013 · $660,000 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 Collingsworth forecast zone and Collingsworth County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Quail get?
A normal year brings about 4.0 inches of snow to Quail, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wellington weather station 10.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 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 Quail?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 78 miles west-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 Quail | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 78 mi west-northwest | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 88 mi east-southeast | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 120 mi southwest | 12,600 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 Quail
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 118 tornadoes within 25 miles of Quail, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 17, 1970, which passed about 18 miles west-southwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 24, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 480 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 121 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.50-inch hail on June 13, 2023.
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 Quail'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.
Quail radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Quail, TX?
KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 78 miles west-northwest. KFDR (Frederick, OK) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Quail?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Quail the lowest scan from KAMA is about 6,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Quail 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 Quail, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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