Samnorwood, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Samnorwood, Collingsworth County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Samnorwood?
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 Samnorwood, 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 Samnorwood get?
A normal year brings about 9.1 inches of snow to Samnorwood, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Shamrock #2 weather station 11.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 2.7 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 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 Samnorwood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 82 miles west. 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 Samnorwood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 82 mi west | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 88 mi east-southeast | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 130 mi southwest | 14,500 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 Samnorwood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 118 tornadoes within 25 miles of Samnorwood, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 18, 1970, which passed about 24 miles west-northwest of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 24, 2024, which touched down about 13 miles north of town.
Hail: 472 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 122 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 Samnorwood'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.
Samnorwood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Samnorwood, TX?
KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 82 miles west. KFDR (Frederick, OK) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Samnorwood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Samnorwood the lowest scan from KAMA is about 7,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Samnorwood 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 Samnorwood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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