Whitharral, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Whitharral, Hockley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Whitharral?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 131 days in the Hockley forecast zone and Hockley County — the most common reported hazard around Whitharral, mostly in June and May. Next come high winds (88 days) and flash flooding (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 131 | Jun 2026 | May 29, 2024 · $35 million damage |
| High winds | 88 | Apr 2026 | Mar 13, 2019 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jun 2026 | Jun 11, 1999 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2026 | Feb 22, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Jun 2023 | Jul 3, 2010 · $250,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 15 | Feb 2017 | Feb 27, 2011 · $450,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 15 | Mar 2025 | Jun 18, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2026 | Feb 1, 2011 · $150,000 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 Hockley forecast zone and Hockley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Whitharral get?
A normal year brings about 6.8 inches of snow to Whitharral, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Littlefield weather station 9.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.1 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 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 Whitharral?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 30 miles east. 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 Whitharral | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 30 mi east | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 96 mi northwest | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 109 mi north-northeast | 11,000 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 Whitharral
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 169 tornadoes within 25 miles of Whitharral, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1965, which passed about 15 miles northeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 6, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 500 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 83 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on June 5, 2025.
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 Whitharral'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.
Whitharral radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Whitharral, TX?
KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 30 miles east. KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Whitharral?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Whitharral the lowest scan from KLBB is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Whitharral 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 Whitharral, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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