Seminole, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Seminole, Gaines County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Seminole?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Gaines forecast zone and Gaines County — the most common reported hazard around Seminole, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (54 days) and high winds (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 2007 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 54 | Jun 2026 | Apr 30, 1999 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 22 | Mar 2025 | Feb 19, 2004 · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 12 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Nov 2015 | Jan 12, 2007 · $15,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Dec 2015 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Aug 2019 | — |
| Flooding | 1 | Aug 2002 | — |
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 Gaines forecast zone and Gaines County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Seminole get?
A normal year brings about 4.8 inches of snow to Seminole, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Seminole weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (1.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 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 Seminole?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 60 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 Seminole | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 60 mi south-southeast | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 81 mi northeast | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 143 mi north-northwest | 16,900 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 Seminole
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 53 tornadoes within 25 miles of Seminole, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on April 19, 1969, which touched down about 2 miles southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 10, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 235 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 61 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on May 22, 1973.
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 Seminole'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.
Seminole radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Seminole, TX?
KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 60 miles south-southeast. KLBB (Lubbock, TX) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Seminole?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Seminole the lowest scan from KMAF is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Seminole 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 Seminole, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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