Sheffield, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sheffield, Pecos County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sheffield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 117 days in the Pecos forecast zone and Pecos County — the most common reported hazard around Sheffield, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (89 days) and high winds (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 117 | Jun 2026 | Jun 2, 2025 · $600,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 89 | Jun 2026 | Oct 10, 2022 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 21 | Apr 2025 | Apr 10, 2001 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2015 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Oct 2003 | Oct 8, 2003 · $15,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 2 | Mar 2025 | Mar 12, 2025 · $100,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 1 | Apr 2011 | — |
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 Pecos forecast zone and Pecos County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Sheffield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 90 miles north-northwest. 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 Sheffield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 90 mi north-northwest | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 92 mi east-northeast | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDFX Laughlin AFB, TX | 134 mi southeast | 15,200 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 Sheffield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sheffield, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 1, 1990, which passed about 14 miles north-northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 2, 2023, which passed about 10 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 122 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 33 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 30, 1968.
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 Sheffield'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.
Sheffield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sheffield, TX?
KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 90 miles north-northwest. KSJT (San Angelo, TX) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sheffield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sheffield the lowest scan from KMAF is about 8,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Sheffield 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 Sheffield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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