Sweetwater, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sweetwater, Nolan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sweetwater?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 76 days in the Nolan forecast zone and Nolan County — the most common reported hazard around Sweetwater, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (28 days) and flash flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 76 | Nov 2024 | Aug 29, 2022 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | May 2019 | Jun 8, 1997 · $75,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Mar 2025 | Jun 3, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 7 | Aug 2014 | Jan 29, 2008 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Oct 2020 | Jan 12, 2007 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Sep 2023 | Oct 17, 2018 · $1.1 million 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 Nolan forecast zone and Nolan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sweetwater get?
A normal year brings about 2.3 inches of snow to Sweetwater, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Roscoe weather station 7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually November (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 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 Sweetwater?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX), about 67 miles east. 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 Sweetwater | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 67 mi east | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 76 mi south | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 110 mi west-southwest | 11,200 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 Sweetwater
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 125 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sweetwater, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on April 19, 1986, which crossed near town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on May 1, 2022, which touched down about 24 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 386 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 72 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 31, 1999.
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 Sweetwater'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.
Sweetwater radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sweetwater, TX?
KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX), about 67 miles east. KSJT (San Angelo, TX) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sweetwater?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sweetwater the lowest scan from KDYX is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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