Lockney, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lockney, Floyd County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lockney?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 72 days in the Floyd forecast zone and Floyd County — the most common reported hazard around Lockney, mostly in June and May. Next come high winds (58 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 72 | Jun 2026 | Jun 4, 2002 · $150,000 damage |
| High winds | 58 | Apr 2026 | Jan 22, 2012 · $700,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 20 | Jan 2026 | Mar 15, 2005 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jul 2011 | May 28, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Oct 2018 | Jul 6, 2015 · $1.0 million damage |
| Dust storms | 6 | Mar 2025 | Jun 18, 2009 · 2 deaths · $1.1 million damage |
| Wildfires | 4 | Mar 2011 | Jan 29, 2008 · $2.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 3 | Dec 2015 | — |
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 Floyd forecast zone and Floyd County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lockney get?
A normal year brings about 4.4 inches of snow to Lockney, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Floydada weather station 11.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 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 Lockney?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 39 miles south-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 Lockney | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 39 mi south-southwest | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 78 mi north | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 129 mi west-northwest | 14,300 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 Lockney
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 164 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lockney, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 17, 1970, which passed about 12 miles northwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 24, 2025, which passed about 13 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 409 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 94 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.20-inch hail on April 24, 2025.
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 Lockney'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.
Lockney radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lockney, TX?
KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 39 miles south-southwest. KAMA (Amarillo, TX) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lockney?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lockney the lowest scan from KLBB is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lockney 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 Lockney, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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