Wheeler, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wheeler, Wheeler County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wheeler?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 51 days in the Wheeler forecast zone and Wheeler County — the most common reported hazard around Wheeler, mostly in May and June. Next come wildfires (35 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 51 | Jun 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 · $350,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 35 | Feb 2026 | Mar 31, 2008 · 1 death · $11,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2019 · 3 deaths |
| High winds | 18 | Mar 2025 | Jun 7, 2009 · $11,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Jun 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 · $5,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2017 | Jan 14, 2017 · $188,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | 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 Wheeler forecast zone and Wheeler County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wheeler get?
A normal year brings about 4.1 inches of snow to Wheeler, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wheeler weather station 1 mile away. The snowiest month is usually December (1.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 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 Wheeler?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 82 miles west. 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 Wheeler | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 82 mi west | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 105 mi southeast | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 150 mi northeast | 18,100 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 Wheeler
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 112 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wheeler, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 25, 1955, which passed about 19 miles east-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 6, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 509 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 100 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.50-inch hail on June 13, 2023.
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 Wheeler'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.
Wheeler radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wheeler, TX?
KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 82 miles west. KFDR (Frederick, OK) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wheeler?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wheeler the lowest scan from KAMA is about 7,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Wheeler 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 Wheeler, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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