Sand Springs, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sand Springs, Howard County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sand Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 67 days in the Howard forecast zone and Howard County — the most common reported hazard around Sand Springs, mostly in May and June. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (66 days) and high winds (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 67 | May 2025 | Mar 22, 2000 · 2 deaths · $10,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 66 | Apr 2026 | Jun 8, 2025 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 18 | Mar 2025 | Jun 10, 2005 · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Nov 2015 | Jan 12, 2007 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | May 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | May 2011 | May 9, 2011 · $240,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 2 | Mar 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 · $100,000 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 Howard forecast zone and Howard County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sand Springs get?
A normal year brings about 2.0 inches of snow to Sand Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Big Spring weather station 6.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 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 Sand Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 55 miles west-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 Sand Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 55 mi west-southwest | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 80 mi southeast | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 99 mi north-northwest | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Sand Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 89 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sand Springs, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF3 on May 22, 2016, which passed about 15 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 18, 2021, which touched down about 24 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 327 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 63 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on May 10, 1996.
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 Sand Springs'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.
Sand Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sand Springs, TX?
KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 55 miles west-southwest. KSJT (San Angelo, TX) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sand Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sand Springs the lowest scan from KMAF is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sand Springs 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 Sand Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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