Bledsoe, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bledsoe, Cochran County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bledsoe?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 74 days in the Cochran forecast zone and Cochran County — the most common reported hazard around Bledsoe, mostly in March and April. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (70 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 74 | Apr 2026 | Apr 2, 2009 · $10,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 70 | Jun 2026 | Jul 17, 2009 · $2.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 19 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jun 2026 | May 3, 2001 · $10,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 7 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 6 | Apr 2018 | Mar 12, 2006 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Dec 2015 | Dec 26, 2015 · $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 Cochran forecast zone and Cochran County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Bledsoe?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 69 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 Bledsoe | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 69 mi east | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 78 mi north-northwest | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 125 mi south-southeast | 13,600 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 Bledsoe
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 74 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bledsoe, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 17, 1970, which passed about 22 miles east of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 5, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 178 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 37 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 11, 2012.
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 Bledsoe'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.
Bledsoe radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bledsoe, TX?
KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 69 miles east. KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bledsoe?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bledsoe the lowest scan from KLBB is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bledsoe 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 Bledsoe, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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