Quitaque, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Quitaque, Briscoe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Quitaque?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 82 days in the Briscoe forecast zone and Briscoe County — the most common reported hazard around Quitaque, mostly in April and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (74 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 82 | Mar 2026 | May 10, 2010 · $5,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 74 | Jun 2026 | Jun 21, 2004 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | Jan 29, 1999 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jul 2021 | Jun 17, 2004 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Nov 2015 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jul 2020 | — |
| Blizzards | 3 | Dec 2015 | Dec 27, 2015 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2026 | — |
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 Briscoe forecast zone and Briscoe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Quitaque get?
A normal year brings about 6.7 inches of snow to Quitaque, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Turkey weather station 9.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 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 Quitaque?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 66 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 Quitaque | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 66 mi southwest | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 70 mi north-northwest | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 119 mi east | 12,500 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 Quitaque
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 104 tornadoes within 25 miles of Quitaque, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 15, 1957, which passed about 15 miles northwest of town and caused 21 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 24, 2025, which passed about 16 miles west of town.
Hail: 271 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 71 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on June 2, 2024.
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 Quitaque'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.
Quitaque radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Quitaque, TX?
KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 66 miles southwest. KAMA (Amarillo, TX) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Quitaque?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Quitaque the lowest scan from KLBB is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Quitaque 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 Quitaque, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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