Loraine, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Loraine, Mitchell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Loraine?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 62 days in the Mitchell forecast zone and Mitchell County — the most common reported hazard around Loraine, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (48 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 62 | Jun 2025 | Jun 30, 2020 · $7.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 48 | May 2026 | Mar 22, 2000 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Apr 2024 | Jun 8, 1997 · $120,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Nov 2015 | Jan 12, 2007 · $20,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 1 | Apr 2011 | Apr 26, 2011 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Aug 2019 | — |
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 Mitchell forecast zone and Mitchell County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Loraine get?
A normal year brings about 1.6 inches of snow to Loraine, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Colorado City weather station 8.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually November (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 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 Loraine?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSJT (San Angelo, TX), about 73 miles south. 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 Loraine | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 73 mi south | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 86 mi east | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 92 mi west-southwest | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Loraine
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 125 tornadoes within 25 miles of Loraine, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on April 19, 1986, which passed about 17 miles east of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on May 1, 2022, which touched down about 16 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 464 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 91 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 31, 1999.
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 Loraine'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.
Loraine radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Loraine, TX?
KSJT (San Angelo, TX), about 73 miles south. KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Loraine?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Loraine the lowest scan from KSJT is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Loraine 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 Loraine, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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