Mentone, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mentone, Loving County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mentone?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 11 days in the Loving forecast zone and Loving County — the most common reported hazard around Mentone, mostly in September and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (10 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (5 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 11 | Sep 2014 | Sep 20, 2014 · $2,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 10 | Oct 2023 | May 26, 2005 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 5 | Jan 2012 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 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 Loving forecast zone and Loving County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Mentone?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 84 miles east-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 Mentone | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 84 mi east-northeast | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 170 mi northeast | 22,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 175 mi west-northwest | 23,400 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 Mentone
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 33 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mentone, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F2 on April 26, 1974, which touched down about 21 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on March 13, 2020, which crossed near town.
Hail: 124 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 9, 2012.
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 Mentone'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.
Mentone radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mentone, TX?
KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 84 miles east-northeast. KLBB (Lubbock, TX) is 170 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mentone?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mentone the lowest scan from KMAF is about 7,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Mentone 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 Mentone, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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