Sylvester, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sylvester, Fisher County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sylvester?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 59 days in the Fisher forecast zone and Fisher County — the most common reported hazard around Sylvester, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (26 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 59 | Apr 2026 | Jun 2, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jun 2025 | Aug 9, 2005 · $6,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Oct 2020 | Jan 12, 2007 · $1,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2023 | Aug 14, 2005 · $30,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2025 | Feb 24, 2007 · $2,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Dust storms | 2 | Jun 2019 | — |
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 Fisher forecast zone and Fisher County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sylvester get?
A normal year brings about 3.0 inches of snow to Sylvester, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hamlin 1Sw weather station 12.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 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 Sylvester?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX), about 59 miles east-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 Sylvester | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 59 mi east-southeast | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 94 mi south | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 111 mi northwest | 11,300 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 Sylvester
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 125 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sylvester, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on April 19, 1986, which passed about 18 miles south-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 2, 2024, which touched down about 12 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 453 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 86 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 4, 2013.
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 Sylvester'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.
Sylvester radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sylvester, TX?
KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX), about 59 miles east-southeast. KSJT (San Angelo, TX) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sylvester?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sylvester the lowest scan from KDYX is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sylvester 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 Sylvester, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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