Seth Ward, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Seth Ward, Hale County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Seth Ward?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 124 days in the Hale forecast zone and Hale County — the most common reported hazard around Seth Ward, mostly in June and May. Next come high winds (83 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 124 | Jun 2026 | Jun 12, 2015 · $2.5 million damage |
| High winds | 83 | Jun 2026 | Mar 13, 2019 · $400,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2010 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | May 2026 | May 25, 2019 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 13 | May 2023 | Jul 6, 2015 · $500,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 8 | Feb 2026 | Apr 26, 2011 · $250,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 8 | Mar 2025 | Jun 18, 2009 · $750,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2008 | Jan 12, 2007 · $20,000 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 Hale forecast zone and Hale County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Seth Ward get?
A normal year brings about 8.2 inches of snow to Seth Ward, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Plainview weather station 1.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 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 Seth Ward?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 39 miles south. 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 Seth Ward | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 39 mi south | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 70 mi north | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 113 mi west-northwest | 11,700 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 Seth Ward
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 214 tornadoes within 25 miles of Seth Ward, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 17, 1970, which passed about 2 miles southeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 24, 2025, which passed about 20 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 419 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 94 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 27, 2015.
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 Seth Ward'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.
Seth Ward radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Seth Ward, TX?
KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 39 miles south. KAMA (Amarillo, TX) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Seth Ward?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Seth Ward the lowest scan from KLBB is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Seth Ward 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 Seth Ward, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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