West Odessa, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Odessa, Ector County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Odessa?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 118 days in the Ector forecast zone and Ector County — the most common reported hazard around West Odessa, mostly in June and May. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (101 days) and high winds (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 118 | May 2026 | May 24, 2003 · 1 death · $300,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 101 | Nov 2025 | Jun 14, 2017 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 26 | Apr 2025 | Feb 24, 2007 · $40,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 9 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2015 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Sep 2004 | Sep 28, 2004 · $250,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | May 2005 | May 15, 2005 · $75,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Apr 2011 | Apr 26, 2011 · $100,000 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 Ector forecast zone and Ector County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does West Odessa get?
A normal year brings about 2.1 inches of snow to West Odessa, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Odessa 1Se weather station 8.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (1.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 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 West Odessa?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 20 miles east-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 West Odessa | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 20 mi east-northeast | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 123 mi east-southeast | 13,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 132 mi north-northeast | 14,700 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 West Odessa
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 68 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Odessa, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF3 on May 20, 2019, which passed about 14 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF2 on May 30, 2024, which passed about 16 miles east of town.
Hail: 493 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 103 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on June 14, 2017.
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 West Odessa'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.
West Odessa radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Odessa, TX?
KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 20 miles east-northeast. KSJT (San Angelo, TX) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West Odessa?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Odessa the lowest scan from KMAF is about 1,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for West Odessa 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 West Odessa, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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