Lipscomb, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lipscomb, Lipscomb County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lipscomb?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 71 days in the Lipscomb forecast zone and Lipscomb County — the most common reported hazard around Lipscomb, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (41 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | Jun 2026 | Jun 13, 2003 · $55,000 damage |
| High winds | 41 | Jun 2026 | Apr 6, 2001 · $40,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 22 | Aug 2019 | Mar 18, 2014 · $190,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Feb 2021 | Feb 14, 2021 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jun 2026 | Sep 19, 1996 · $25,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2017 | Jan 14, 2017 · $2.2 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | May 2026 | May 24, 2007 · $220,000 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 Lipscomb forecast zone and Lipscomb County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lipscomb get?
A normal year brings about 9.7 inches of snow to Lipscomb, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lipscomb weather station 1.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 1.1 | 3.2 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 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 Lipscomb?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 106 miles 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 Lipscomb | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 106 mi southwest | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 108 mi north | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 124 mi east-northeast | 13,400 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 Lipscomb
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 121 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lipscomb, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on March 22, 1987, which crossed near town. The most recent was an EF2 on June 17, 2025, which passed about 21 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 486 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 82 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 11, 2011.
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 Lipscomb'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.
Lipscomb radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lipscomb, TX?
KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 106 miles southwest. KDDC (Dodge City, KS) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lipscomb?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lipscomb the lowest scan from KAMA is about 10,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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