Washburn, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Washburn, Armstrong County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Washburn?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 86 days in the Armstrong forecast zone and Armstrong County — the most common reported hazard around Washburn, mostly in June and August. Next come high winds (58 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 86 | Jun 2026 | May 28, 2013 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 58 | Jun 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 26 | Mar 2026 | Jun 30, 2011 · $7,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Feb 2021 | Feb 14, 2021 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 9 | Mar 2021 | Mar 13, 2021 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Sep 2025 | Sep 9, 2025 · $3,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Nov 2015 | Dec 19, 2006 · $32,000 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 Armstrong forecast zone and Armstrong County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Washburn get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Washburn, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Amarillo weather station 9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 2.6 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Washburn?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 9 miles west-northwest. 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 Washburn | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 9 mi west-northwest | 500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 106 mi south | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 122 mi west-southwest | 13,000 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 Washburn
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 169 tornadoes within 25 miles of Washburn, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 17, 1970, which passed about 3 miles southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on April 25, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 1,250 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 168 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 Washburn'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.
Washburn radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Washburn, TX?
KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 9 miles west-northwest. KLBB (Lubbock, TX) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Washburn?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Washburn the lowest scan from KAMA is about 500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Washburn 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 Washburn, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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