Wellington, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wellington, Collingsworth County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wellington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 59 days in the Collingsworth forecast zone and Collingsworth County — the most common reported hazard around Wellington, mostly in June and May. Next come high winds (37 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 59 | Jun 2026 | Apr 13, 1999 · $300,000 damage |
| High winds | 37 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 16 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jun 2026 | Apr 30, 2012 · $50,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 7 | Apr 2018 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Nov 2015 | Jan 28, 2010 · $6,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 3 | Dec 2015 | Feb 24, 2013 · $660,000 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 Collingsworth forecast zone and Collingsworth County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wellington get?
A normal year brings about 4.0 inches of snow to Wellington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wellington weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (1.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 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 Wellington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 78 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 Wellington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 78 mi east-southeast | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 89 mi west-northwest | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 123 mi southwest | 13,300 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 Wellington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 99 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wellington, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 25, 1955, which passed about 10 miles north of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on February 26, 2023, which passed about 15 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 471 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 111 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.50-inch hail on May 20, 2019.
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 Wellington'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.
Wellington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wellington, TX?
KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 78 miles east-southeast. KAMA (Amarillo, TX) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wellington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wellington the lowest scan from KFDR is about 6,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Wellington 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 Wellington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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