Lake Tanglewood, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake Tanglewood, Randall County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake Tanglewood?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 142 days in the Randall forecast zone and Randall County — the most common reported hazard around Lake Tanglewood, mostly in June and May. Next come high winds (80 days) and flash flooding (66 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 142 | Jun 2026 | Dec 14, 2012 · 1 death |
| High winds | 80 | Feb 2026 | Jan 1, 2006 · 1 death · $87,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 66 | Aug 2025 | Sep 7, 2007 · $138,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Apr 2025 | Apr 25, 1997 · $3.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 29 | May 2026 | Feb 27, 2011 · $26 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Flooding | 17 | Oct 2025 | Oct 24, 2025 · $15,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 9 | Mar 2025 | Feb 21, 2023 · $5,000 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 Randall forecast zone and Randall County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lake Tanglewood get?
A normal year brings about 7.6 inches of snow to Lake Tanglewood, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Canyon weather station 9.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 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 Tanglewood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 13 miles north-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 Lake Tanglewood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 13 mi north-northeast | 700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 97 mi south | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 108 mi west-southwest | 10,800 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 Lake Tanglewood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 165 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake Tanglewood, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 17, 1970, which passed about 5 miles southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on April 25, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 1,251 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 158 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.75-inch hail on May 24, 1996.
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 Tanglewood'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 Tanglewood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake Tanglewood, TX?
KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 13 miles north-northeast. KLBB (Lubbock, TX) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lake Tanglewood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lake Tanglewood the lowest scan from KAMA is about 700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lake Tanglewood 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 Tanglewood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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