Stratford, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Stratford, Sherman County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Stratford?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 64 days in the Sherman forecast zone and Sherman County — the most common reported hazard around Stratford, mostly in March and April. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (56 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 64 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | Jun 2026 | Jul 22, 1996 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Mar 2021 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Wildfires | 8 | Jul 2020 | — |
| Blizzards | 6 | Jan 2024 | Feb 24, 2013 · $660,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Nov 2015 | Dec 19, 2006 · $18,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 5 | Feb 2023 | Jun 9, 2020 · 2 deaths |
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 Sherman forecast zone and Sherman County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Stratford get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Stratford, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Stratford weather station 7.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 4.6 | 1.8 | 4.1 | 0.4 | 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 Stratford?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 79 miles south-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 Stratford | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 79 mi south-southeast | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 146 mi southwest | 17,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 152 mi northeast | 18,600 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 Stratford
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Stratford, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF2 on April 21, 2007, which passed about 20 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 7, 2023, which touched down about 12 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 217 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 May 16, 2002.
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 Stratford'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.
Stratford radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Stratford, TX?
KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 79 miles south-southeast. KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM) is 146 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Stratford?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Stratford the lowest scan from KAMA is about 6,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Stratford 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 Stratford, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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