Sanford, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sanford, Hutchinson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sanford?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 119 days in the Hutchinson forecast zone and Hutchinson County — the most common reported hazard around Sanford, mostly in June and May. Next come high winds (77 days) and wildfires (47 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 119 | Jun 2026 | May 19, 2018 · 1 death |
| High winds | 77 | Jun 2026 | Feb 24, 2007 · $38,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 47 | Apr 2026 | May 11, 2014 · 1 death · $10 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Jun 2026 | Sep 22, 2004 · $240,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 16 | Feb 2022 | Feb 3, 2022 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2017 | Jan 14, 2017 · $1.2 million damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | 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 Hutchinson forecast zone and Hutchinson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sanford get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Sanford, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Borger weather station 7.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 2.2 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 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 Sanford?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 34 miles south-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 Sanford | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 34 mi south-southwest | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 139 mi west-southwest | 16,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 142 mi south | 16,700 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 Sanford
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 133 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sanford, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 18, 1982, which passed about 25 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 8, 2025, which touched down about 7 miles east of town.
Hail: 665 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 106 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on June 12, 2010.
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 Sanford'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.
Sanford radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sanford, TX?
KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 34 miles south-southwest. KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM) is 139 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sanford?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sanford the lowest scan from KAMA is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sanford 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 Sanford, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Fritch, TX radar 5 mi
- Borger, TX radar 8 mi
- Stinnett, TX radar 10 mi
- Panhandle, TX radar 26 mi
- Dumas, TX radar 27 mi
- Sunray, TX radar 27 mi
- White Deer, TX radar 27 mi
- Pampa, TX radar 34 mi
- Cactus, TX radar 36 mi
- Amarillo, TX radar 39 mi