Vega, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Vega, Oldham County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Vega?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 79 days in the Oldham forecast zone and Oldham County — the most common reported hazard around Vega, mostly in June and August. Next come high winds (77 days) and wildfires (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 79 | Jun 2026 | Jul 6, 2005 · $212,000 damage |
| High winds | 77 | Mar 2026 | Nov 26, 2011 · $5,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 40 | May 2026 | Jun 15, 2006 · $13 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2025 | Dec 25, 2000 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Feb 2021 | Feb 14, 2021 · $1,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 6 | Jan 2024 | Feb 24, 2013 · $660,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Oct 2015 | Jul 6, 2002 · $45,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 5 | Feb 2023 | Mar 15, 2014 · $40,000 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 Oldham forecast zone and Oldham County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Vega?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 41 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 Vega | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 41 mi east | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 80 mi west-southwest | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 115 mi south-southeast | 12,000 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 Vega
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 57 tornadoes within 25 miles of Vega, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 9, 1982, which passed about 18 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 4, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 415 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 58 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.25-inch hail on June 22, 2020.
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 Vega'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.
Vega radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Vega, TX?
KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 41 miles east. KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Vega?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Vega the lowest scan from KAMA is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Vega 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 Vega, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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