Rotan, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rotan, Fisher County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rotan?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 59 days in the Fisher forecast zone and Fisher County — the most common reported hazard around Rotan, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (26 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 59 | Apr 2026 | Jun 2, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jun 2025 | Aug 9, 2005 · $6,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Oct 2020 | Jan 12, 2007 · $1,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2023 | Aug 14, 2005 · $30,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2025 | Feb 24, 2007 · $2,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Dust storms | 2 | Jun 2019 | — |
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 Fisher forecast zone and Fisher County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rotan get?
A normal year brings about 3.5 inches of snow to Rotan, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rotan weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 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 Rotan?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX), about 74 miles east-southeast. 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 Rotan | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 74 mi east-southeast | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 96 mi northwest | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 102 mi south | 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 Rotan
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 92 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rotan, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 24, 1968, which passed about 17 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 2, 2024, which touched down about 25 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 294 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 53 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 4, 2013.
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 Rotan'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.
Rotan radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rotan, TX?
KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX), about 74 miles east-southeast. KLBB (Lubbock, TX) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rotan?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rotan the lowest scan from KDYX is about 6,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Rotan 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 Rotan, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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