Umbarger, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Umbarger, Randall County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Umbarger?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 142 days in the Randall forecast zone and Randall County — the most common reported hazard around Umbarger, mostly in June and May. Next come high winds (80 days) and flash flooding (66 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 142 | Jun 2026 | Dec 14, 2012 · 1 death |
| High winds | 80 | Feb 2026 | Jan 1, 2006 · 1 death · $87,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 66 | Aug 2025 | Sep 7, 2007 · $138,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Apr 2025 | Apr 25, 1997 · $3.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 29 | May 2026 | Feb 27, 2011 · $26 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Flooding | 17 | Oct 2025 | Oct 24, 2025 · $15,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 9 | Mar 2025 | Feb 21, 2023 · $5,000 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 Randall forecast zone and Randall County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Umbarger get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Umbarger, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Umbarger weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (4.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 2.6 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Umbarger?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 30 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 Umbarger | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 30 mi northeast | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 89 mi west-southwest | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 92 mi south | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Umbarger
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 142 tornadoes within 25 miles of Umbarger, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 17, 1970, which passed about 11 miles southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on April 25, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 1,046 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 135 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.75-inch hail on May 24, 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 Umbarger'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.
Umbarger radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Umbarger, TX?
KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 30 miles northeast. KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Umbarger?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Umbarger the lowest scan from KAMA is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Umbarger 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 Umbarger, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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