Roscoe, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Roscoe, Nolan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Roscoe?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 76 days in the Nolan forecast zone and Nolan County — the most common reported hazard around Roscoe, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (28 days) and flash flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 76 | Nov 2024 | Aug 29, 2022 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | May 2019 | Jun 8, 1997 · $75,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Mar 2025 | Jun 3, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 7 | Aug 2014 | Jan 29, 2008 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Oct 2020 | Jan 12, 2007 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Sep 2023 | Oct 17, 2018 · $1.1 million 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 Nolan forecast zone and Nolan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Roscoe get?
A normal year brings about 2.3 inches of snow to Roscoe, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Roscoe weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually November (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 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 Roscoe?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSJT (San Angelo, TX), about 74 miles south. 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 Roscoe | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 74 mi south | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 75 mi east | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 103 mi west-southwest | 10,000 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 Roscoe
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 131 tornadoes within 25 miles of Roscoe, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on April 19, 1986, which passed about 6 miles east of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on May 1, 2022, which touched down about 19 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 422 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 85 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 31, 1999.
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 Roscoe'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.
Roscoe radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Roscoe, TX?
KSJT (San Angelo, TX), about 74 miles south. KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Roscoe?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Roscoe the lowest scan from KSJT is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Roscoe 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 Roscoe, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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