Waka, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Waka, Ochiltree County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Waka?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 79 days in the Ochiltree forecast zone and Ochiltree County — the most common reported hazard around Waka, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (49 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 79 | Jun 2026 | Jul 22, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 49 | Feb 2026 | Mar 26, 2012 · $45,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2025 | Dec 23, 1997 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 23 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Wildfires | 12 | Mar 2025 | Mar 6, 2017 · 1 death · $25 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jul 2023 | Sep 18, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2017 | Jan 14, 2017 · $5.7 million damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Sep 2023 | — |
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 Ochiltree forecast zone and Ochiltree County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Waka get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Waka, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Perryton 11 Wnw weather station 11.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 1.2 | 3.3 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 2.6 | 0.3 | 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 Waka?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 81 miles south-southwest. 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 Waka | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 81 mi south-southwest | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 118 mi north-northeast | 12,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 165 mi east-northeast | 21,200 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 Waka
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 132 tornadoes within 25 miles of Waka, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on March 18, 1982, which passed about 10 miles northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 8, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 491 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 95 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 15, 2009.
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 Waka'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.
Waka radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Waka, TX?
KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 81 miles south-southwest. KDDC (Dodge City, KS) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Waka?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Waka the lowest scan from KAMA is about 7,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Waka 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 Waka, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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