Santa Anna, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Santa Anna, Coleman County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Santa Anna?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 66 days in the Coleman forecast zone and Coleman County — the most common reported hazard around Santa Anna, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (30 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 66 | May 2026 | May 27, 2000 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jun 2026 | Jul 6, 2002 · $820,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 15 | Feb 2022 | Apr 7, 2007 · $26,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2023 | Jan 13, 2007 · $3,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2024 | Feb 14, 2021 · $443,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Feb 2007 | Jun 2, 2004 · $5,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 3 | Sep 2015 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | May 2023 | — |
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 Coleman forecast zone and Coleman County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Santa Anna get?
A normal year brings about 1.5 inches of snow to Santa Anna, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Coleman weather station 8.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 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 Santa Anna?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX), about 56 miles north. 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 Santa Anna | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 56 mi north | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 73 mi west-southwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 132 mi east-northeast | 14,700 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 Santa Anna
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 67 tornadoes within 25 miles of Santa Anna, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on April 19, 1976, which passed about 15 miles east of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 29, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 416 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 68 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on October 13, 1960.
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 Santa Anna'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.
Santa Anna radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Santa Anna, TX?
KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX), about 56 miles north. KSJT (San Angelo, TX) is 73 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Santa Anna?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Santa Anna the lowest scan from KDYX is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Santa Anna 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 Santa Anna, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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