Sterling City, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sterling City, Sterling County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sterling City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 27 days in the Sterling forecast zone and Sterling County — the most common reported hazard around Sterling City, mostly in May and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (18 days) and flash flooding (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 27 | Sep 2025 | Jun 14, 1997 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 18 | Jan 2026 | Apr 7, 2007 · $3,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Oct 2015 | — |
| Wildfires | 6 | Jul 2011 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2009 | Jan 13, 2007 · $1,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Feb 2009 | Feb 24, 2007 · $2,000 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 Sterling forecast zone and Sterling County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sterling City get?
A normal year brings about 1.5 inches of snow to Sterling City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sterling City weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually November (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 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 Sterling City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSJT (San Angelo, TX), about 43 miles southeast. 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 Sterling City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 43 mi southeast | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 71 mi west | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 112 mi east-northeast | 11,500 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 Sterling City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 37 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sterling City, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF3 on May 22, 2024, which passed about 19 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 19, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 161 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 10, 1996.
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 Sterling City'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.
Sterling City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sterling City, TX?
KSJT (San Angelo, TX), about 43 miles southeast. KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX) is 71 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sterling City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sterling City the lowest scan from KSJT is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sterling City 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 Sterling City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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