Ralls, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ralls, Crosby County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ralls?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 93 days in the Crosby forecast zone and Crosby County — the most common reported hazard around Ralls, mostly in June and May. Next come high winds (71 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 93 | Jun 2026 | Jun 1, 2018 · $3.5 million damage |
| High winds | 71 | Apr 2026 | Mar 13, 2019 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 21 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jun 2025 | Jul 3, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | May 2019 | Jul 6, 2015 · $2.0 million damage |
| Dust storms | 4 | Mar 2025 | Jun 18, 2009 · $1.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Nov 2015 | Nov 27, 2015 · $650,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 3 | Apr 2013 | Apr 9, 2011 · $200,000 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 Crosby forecast zone and Crosby County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Ralls?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 25 miles west. 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 Ralls | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 25 mi west | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 109 mi north | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 129 mi south-southwest | 14,200 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 Ralls
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 129 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ralls, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 11, 1970, which passed about 23 miles west-southwest of town and caused 26 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 24, 2025, which passed about 16 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 460 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 77 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 25, 2023.
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 Ralls'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.
Ralls radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ralls, TX?
KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 25 miles west. KAMA (Amarillo, TX) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ralls?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ralls the lowest scan from KLBB is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ralls 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 Ralls, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Crosbyton, TX radar 9 mi
- Idalou, TX radar 17 mi
- Ransom Canyon, TX radar 20 mi
- Floydada, TX radar 21 mi
- Slaton, TX radar 22 mi
- Abernathy, TX radar 29 mi
- Lubbock, TX radar 30 mi
- Lockney, TX radar 31 mi
- Post, TX radar 34 mi
- Shallowater, TX radar 35 mi