Smyer, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Smyer, Hockley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Smyer?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 131 days in the Hockley forecast zone and Hockley County — the most common reported hazard around Smyer, mostly in June and May. Next come high winds (88 days) and flash flooding (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 131 | Jun 2026 | May 29, 2024 · $35 million damage |
| High winds | 88 | Apr 2026 | Mar 13, 2019 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jun 2026 | Jun 11, 1999 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2026 | Feb 22, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Jun 2023 | Jul 3, 2010 · $250,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 15 | Feb 2017 | Feb 27, 2011 · $450,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 15 | Mar 2025 | Jun 18, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2026 | Feb 1, 2011 · $150,000 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 Hockley forecast zone and Hockley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Smyer get?
A normal year brings about 7.1 inches of snow to Smyer, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Shallowater weather station 12.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.6 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 2.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 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 Smyer?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 21 miles east-northeast. 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 Smyer | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 21 mi east-northeast | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 110 mi northwest | 11,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 114 mi south | 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 Smyer
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 192 tornadoes within 25 miles of Smyer, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 11, 1970, which passed about 15 miles east of town and caused 26 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 6, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 770 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 140 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on June 5, 2025.
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 Smyer'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.
Smyer radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Smyer, TX?
KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 21 miles east-northeast. KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Smyer?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Smyer the lowest scan from KLBB is about 1,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Smyer 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 Smyer, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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