Loop, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Loop, Gaines County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Loop?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Gaines forecast zone and Gaines County — the most common reported hazard around Loop, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (54 days) and high winds (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 2007 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 54 | Jun 2026 | Apr 30, 1999 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 22 | Mar 2025 | Feb 19, 2004 · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 12 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Nov 2015 | Jan 12, 2007 · $15,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Dec 2015 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Aug 2019 | — |
| Flooding | 1 | Aug 2002 | — |
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 Gaines forecast zone and Gaines County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Loop?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 62 miles 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 Loop | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 62 mi northeast | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 68 mi south | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 138 mi north-northwest | 15,800 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 Loop
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 69 tornadoes within 25 miles of Loop, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on April 19, 1969, which touched down about 21 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 29, 2025, which passed about 20 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 289 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 67 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on May 22, 1973.
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 Loop'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.
Loop radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Loop, TX?
KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 62 miles northeast. KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX) is 68 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Loop?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Loop the lowest scan from KLBB is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Loop 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 Loop, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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