Los Ybanez, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Los Ybanez, Dawson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Los Ybanez?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 55 days in the Dawson forecast zone and Dawson County — the most common reported hazard around Los Ybanez, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (46 days) and high winds (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 55 | Nov 2025 | Jun 26, 2021 · $10 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 46 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 2021 · $10 million damage |
| High winds | 21 | Apr 2025 | Sep 1, 2010 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 12 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Nov 2015 | Jan 19, 2007 · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 1 | Oct 2004 | Oct 1, 2004 · $350,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Feb 2011 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | 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 Dawson forecast zone and Dawson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Los Ybanez get?
A normal year brings about 2.6 inches of snow to Los Ybanez, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lamesa 1 Sse weather station 1.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 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 Los Ybanez?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 56 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 Los Ybanez | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 56 mi south-southwest | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 65 mi north | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 125 mi southeast | 13,600 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 Los Ybanez
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 78 tornadoes within 25 miles of Los Ybanez, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F2 on June 8, 1965, which passed about 12 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 29, 2025, which passed about 6 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 241 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 55 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 4, 1995.
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 Los Ybanez'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.
Los Ybanez radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Los Ybanez, TX?
KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 56 miles south-southwest. KLBB (Lubbock, TX) is 65 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Los Ybanez?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Los Ybanez the lowest scan from KMAF is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Los Ybanez 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 Los Ybanez, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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