Lelia Lake, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lelia Lake, Donley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lelia Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 64 days in the Donley forecast zone and Donley County — the most common reported hazard around Lelia Lake, mostly in June and August. Next come high winds (41 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 41 | Feb 2026 | Jun 7, 2009 · $6,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Jan 29, 1999 · $8.5 million damage |
| Wildfires | 19 | Apr 2026 | Mar 12, 2006 · $16,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Mar 2026 | May 3, 2001 · $260,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Oct 2020 | — |
| 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 Donley forecast zone and Donley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lelia Lake get?
A normal year brings about 3.5 inches of snow to Lelia Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Clarendon weather station 7.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 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 Lelia Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 58 miles west-northwest. 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 Lelia Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 58 mi west-northwest | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 105 mi southwest | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 108 mi east-southeast | 10,900 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 Lelia Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 125 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lelia Lake, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 15, 1957, which passed about 23 miles southwest of town and caused 21 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 1, 2024, which touched down about 13 miles west of town.
Hail: 504 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 110 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 14, 2009.
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 Lelia Lake'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.
Lelia Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lelia Lake, TX?
KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 58 miles west-northwest. KLBB (Lubbock, TX) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lelia Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lelia Lake the lowest scan from KAMA is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lelia Lake 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 Lelia Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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