Lake Colorado City, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake Colorado City, Mitchell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake Colorado City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 62 days in the Mitchell forecast zone and Mitchell County — the most common reported hazard around Lake Colorado City, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (48 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 62 | Jun 2025 | Jun 30, 2020 · $7.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 48 | May 2026 | Mar 22, 2000 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Apr 2024 | Jun 8, 1997 · $120,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Nov 2015 | Jan 12, 2007 · $20,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 1 | Apr 2011 | Apr 26, 2011 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Aug 2019 | — |
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 Mitchell forecast zone and Mitchell County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lake Colorado City get?
A normal year brings about 1.6 inches of snow to Lake Colorado City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Colorado City weather station 5.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually November (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 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 Lake Colorado City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSJT (San Angelo, TX), about 72 miles south-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 Lake Colorado City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 72 mi south-southeast | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 78 mi west-southwest | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 99 mi east | 9,500 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 Lake Colorado City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 119 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake Colorado City, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 24, 1968, which touched down about 24 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF2 on May 1, 2022, which touched down about 22 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 361 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 80 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 11, 1999.
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 Lake Colorado City'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.
Lake Colorado City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake Colorado City, TX?
KSJT (San Angelo, TX), about 72 miles south-southeast. KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lake Colorado City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lake Colorado City the lowest scan from KSJT is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lake Colorado City 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 Lake Colorado City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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