Sparks, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sparks, El Paso County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sparks?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 122 days in the Eastern/Central El Paso County forecast zone and El Paso County — the most common reported hazard around Sparks, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (68 days) and high winds (58 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 122 | Jun 2026 | Aug 12, 2021 · 2 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 68 | Jun 2026 | Jul 14, 1997 · $150,000 damage |
| High winds | 58 | Apr 2026 | Jan 11, 2024 · $250,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 7 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Sep 2006 | Sep 4, 2006 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 4 | Feb 2021 | Feb 14, 2021 · $6,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jul 2023 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 1998 | Jul 8, 1998 · $50,000 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 Eastern/Central El Paso County forecast zone and El Paso County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sparks get?
A normal year brings about 2.8 inches of snow to Sparks, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the El Paso Intl Ap weather station 12.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (1.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 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 Sparks?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 30 miles west-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 Sparks | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 30 mi west-northwest | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 97 mi north | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 239 mi east | 39,500 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 Sparks
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sparks. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F1 on July 19, 1972, which touched down about 22 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 22, 2019, which touched down about 6 miles south of town.
Hail: 108 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.25-inch hail on October 22, 1974.
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 Sparks'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.
Sparks radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sparks, TX?
KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 30 miles west-northwest. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Sparks flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 122 days in the Eastern/Central El Paso County forecast zone and El Paso County; the deadliest was on August 12, 2021, with 2 deaths. TALON's free flash-flood risk layer shows, every 2 minutes, how close the rain that has fallen is to what it takes to flood — turn it on under Layers.
Is TALON's radar for Sparks 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 Sparks, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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