Spofford, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Spofford, Kinney County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Spofford?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 49 days in the Kinney forecast zone and Kinney County — the most common reported hazard around Spofford, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (20 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 49 | Jul 2025 | Jun 20, 2014 · $100,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 20 | Sep 2023 | May 26, 2001 · $270,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Apr 2022 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Nov 2001 | Aug 24, 1998 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2022 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Jan 1999 | Jan 22, 1999 · $50,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Jul 2003 | Jul 16, 2003 · $70,000 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 Kinney forecast zone and Kinney County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Spofford?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDFX (Laughlin AFB, TX), about 11 miles 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 Spofford | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDFX Laughlin AFB, TX | 11 mi northeast | 500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 148 mi east-northeast | 17,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 152 mi north | 18,500 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 Spofford
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 23 tornadoes within 25 miles of Spofford, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 16, 1989, which passed about 7 miles north of town. The most recent was an F0 on November 23, 2004, which touched down about 18 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 102 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 27, 1994.
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 Spofford'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.
Spofford radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Spofford, TX?
KDFX (Laughlin AFB, TX), about 11 miles northeast. KEWX (San Antonio, TX) is 148 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Spofford?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Spofford the lowest scan from KDFX is about 500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Spofford 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 Spofford, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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