Lefors, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lefors, Gray County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lefors?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 121 days in the Gray forecast zone and Gray County — the most common reported hazard around Lefors, mostly in June and May. Next come high winds (83 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 121 | Jun 2026 | May 15, 1998 · $575,000 damage |
| High winds | 83 | May 2026 | Mar 14, 2001 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | Dec 3, 2002 · $30,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 23 | Mar 2026 | Mar 12, 2006 · 12 deaths · $38 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Dec 2016 | — |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Apr 2025 | Mar 28, 2007 · $8,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Nov 2015 | — |
| Blizzards | 4 | Dec 2015 | Feb 24, 2013 · $660,000 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 Gray forecast zone and Gray County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lefors get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Lefors, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pampa #2 weather station 12.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 1.5 | 4.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Lefors?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 53 miles west-southwest. 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 Lefors | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 53 mi west-southwest | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 128 mi southeast | 14,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 136 mi south-southwest | 15,500 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 Lefors
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 165 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lefors, 40 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 18, 1970, which passed about 17 miles south-southeast of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 26, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 667 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 145 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 13, 2023.
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 Lefors'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.
Lefors radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lefors, TX?
KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 53 miles west-southwest. KFDR (Frederick, OK) is 128 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lefors?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lefors the lowest scan from KAMA is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lefors 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 Lefors, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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