Olton, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Olton, Lamb County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Olton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 112 days in the Lamb forecast zone and Lamb County — the most common reported hazard around Olton, mostly in June and May. Next come high winds (98 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 112 | Jun 2026 | Jun 20, 2003 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 98 | Apr 2026 | Feb 24, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Jun 2025 | Jun 17, 2000 · $260,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 8 | Mar 2014 | Apr 6, 2006 · $100,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 7 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2026 | Feb 1, 2011 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Oct 2018 | Jun 1, 2016 · $350,000 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 Lamb forecast zone and Lamb County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Olton get?
A normal year brings about 7.8 inches of snow to Olton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Olton weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (2.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 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 Olton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 41 miles south-southeast. 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 Olton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 41 mi south-southeast | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 77 mi north-northeast | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 90 mi west-northwest | 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 Olton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 209 tornadoes within 25 miles of Olton, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 17, 1970, which passed about 15 miles southeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 26, 2025, which passed about 7 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 359 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 64 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 27, 2015.
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 Olton'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.
Olton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Olton, TX?
KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 41 miles south-southeast. KAMA (Amarillo, TX) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Olton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Olton the lowest scan from KLBB is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Olton 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 Olton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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