Matador, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Matador, Motley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Matador?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 78 days in the Motley forecast zone and Motley County — the most common reported hazard around Matador, mostly in May and June. Next come high winds (51 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 78 | May 2026 | May 24, 2019 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 51 | Mar 2026 | Mar 13, 2019 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2010 · $50,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 8 | Jan 2018 | Feb 27, 2011 · $200,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 4 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 4 | May 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Oct 2020 | Nov 27, 2015 · $420,000 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 Motley forecast zone and Motley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Matador get?
A normal year brings about 6.5 inches of snow to Matador, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Matador weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (2.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.9 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 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 Matador?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 62 miles west-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 Matador | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 62 mi west-southwest | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 98 mi north-northwest | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 108 mi east-northeast | 10,800 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 Matador
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 67 tornadoes within 25 miles of Matador, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF3 on June 21, 2023, which crossed near town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 25, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 298 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 61 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on May 25, 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 Matador'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.
Matador radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Matador, TX?
KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 62 miles west-southwest. KAMA (Amarillo, TX) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Matador?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Matador the lowest scan from KLBB is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Matador 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 Matador, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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