Muleshoe, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Muleshoe, Bailey County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Muleshoe?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 59 days in the Bailey forecast zone and Bailey County — the most common reported hazard around Muleshoe, mostly in April and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (54 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 59 | Apr 2026 | Mar 13, 2019 · $350,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 54 | Jul 2025 | Jul 17, 2009 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2010 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | May 2022 | Jun 22, 2000 · $50,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 9 | Apr 2023 | May 10, 2010 · $75,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 7 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Sep 2024 | Jun 1, 2016 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2026 | — |
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 Bailey forecast zone and Bailey County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Muleshoe get?
A normal year brings about 7.5 inches of snow to Muleshoe, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Muleshoe #1 weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (2.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 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 Muleshoe?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM), about 58 miles west-northwest. 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 Muleshoe | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 58 mi west-northwest | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 66 mi southeast | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 90 mi northeast | 8,200 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 Muleshoe
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 136 tornadoes within 25 miles of Muleshoe, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 17, 1970, which passed about 12 miles north-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 25, 2025, which passed about 20 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 300 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 62 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 17, 2008.
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 Muleshoe'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.
Muleshoe radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Muleshoe, TX?
KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM), about 58 miles west-northwest. KLBB (Lubbock, TX) is 66 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Muleshoe?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Muleshoe the lowest scan from KFDX is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Muleshoe 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 Muleshoe, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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