Windthorst, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Windthorst, Archer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Windthorst?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 55 days in the Archer forecast zone and Archer County — the most common reported hazard around Windthorst, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (54 days) and flash flooding (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 55 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 54 | Apr 2026 | Mar 4, 2004 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | May 2023 | May 6, 2023 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Jun 2018 | May 7, 2002 · $60,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 12 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 2007 · $10,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2013 | Dec 26, 2000 · $25,000 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 Archer forecast zone and Archer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Windthorst get?
A normal year brings about 3.0 inches of snow to Windthorst, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Archer City 2W weather station 12.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 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 Windthorst?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 63 miles north-northwest. 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 Windthorst | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 63 mi north-northwest | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 86 mi south-southwest | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 95 mi southeast | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Windthorst
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 76 tornadoes within 25 miles of Windthorst, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1964, which passed about 23 miles north of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 3, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 642 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 93 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 27, 2000.
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 Windthorst'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.
Windthorst radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Windthorst, TX?
KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 63 miles north-northwest. KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Windthorst?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Windthorst the lowest scan from KFDR is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Windthorst 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 Windthorst, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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