Wickett, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wickett, Ward County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wickett?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 42 days in the Ward forecast zone and Ward County — the most common reported hazard around Wickett, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (16 days) and high winds (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 42 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 2021 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jun 2026 | Sep 26, 2004 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2026 | Jan 17, 1996 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 4 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | May 2005 | May 26, 2005 · $35,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2015 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Aug 2019 | — |
| Dust storms | 1 | May 2022 | — |
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 Ward forecast zone and Ward County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Wickett?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 55 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 Wickett | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 55 mi east-northeast | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 149 mi east | 17,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 160 mi north-northeast | 20,200 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 Wickett
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 34 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wickett, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on April 19, 1977, which passed about 11 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on March 13, 2020, which touched down about 25 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 216 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 41 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on May 10, 1991.
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 Wickett'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.
Wickett radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wickett, TX?
KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 55 miles east-northeast. KSJT (San Angelo, TX) is 149 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Wickett?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Wickett the lowest scan from KMAF is about 4,000 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Wickett 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 Wickett, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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