Lovington, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lovington, Lea County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lovington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 133 days in the Central Lea County forecast zone and Lea County — the most common reported hazard around Lovington, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (72 days) and high winds (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 133 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 2024 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 72 | Jun 2026 | Aug 1, 2002 · $125,000 damage |
| High winds | 28 | Feb 2026 | Apr 15, 2003 · $125,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Jul 2025 | Aug 9, 2009 · $4,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Nov 2015 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | May 2013 | Aug 8, 1996 · 2 deaths |
| Wildfires | 2 | Mar 2006 | Jan 1, 2006 · $710,000 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 Central Lea County forecast zone and Lea County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Lovington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 97 miles southeast. 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 Lovington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 97 mi southeast | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 101 mi east-northeast | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 118 mi north | 12,400 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 Lovington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 62 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lovington, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 17, 1954, which touched down about 2 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on March 23, 2007, which passed about 10 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 258 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 44 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 6, 2005.
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 Lovington'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.
Lovington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lovington, NM?
KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 97 miles southeast. KLBB (Lubbock, TX) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lovington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lovington the lowest scan from KMAF is about 9,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lovington 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 Lovington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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