O'Donnell, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for O'Donnell, Lynn County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits O'Donnell?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 82 days in the Lynn forecast zone and Lynn County — the most common reported hazard around O'Donnell, mostly in June and May. Next come high winds (67 days) and flash flooding (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 82 | Jun 2026 | Jun 11, 1999 · $3.4 million damage |
| High winds | 67 | Mar 2026 | Apr 2, 2009 · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Jun 2026 | May 4, 2015 · $250 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2026 | Dec 23, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Aug 2015 | Jun 12, 2015 · $2.5 million damage |
| Dust storms | 9 | Mar 2025 | Jun 18, 2009 · $1.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Nov 2015 | Jan 12, 2007 · $150,000 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 Lynn forecast zone and Lynn County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does O'Donnell get?
A normal year brings about 4.6 inches of snow to O'Donnell, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tahoka weather station 14.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 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 O'Donnell?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 48 miles north. 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 O'Donnell | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 48 mi north | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 74 mi south-southwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 135 mi southeast | 15,400 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 O'Donnell
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of O'Donnell, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 24, 1957, which passed about 14 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 29, 2025, which passed about 17 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 266 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 66 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 O'Donnell'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.
O'Donnell radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to O'Donnell, TX?
KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 48 miles north. KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in O'Donnell?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over O'Donnell the lowest scan from KLBB is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for O'Donnell 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 O'Donnell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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