Shallowater, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Shallowater, Lubbock County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Shallowater?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 197 days in the Lubbock forecast zone and Lubbock County — the most common reported hazard around Shallowater, mostly in June and May. Next come high winds (128 days) and flash flooding (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 197 | Jun 2026 | Jun 5, 2013 · $400 million damage |
| High winds | 128 | Jun 2026 | Mar 20, 2006 · 1 death · $190,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 46 | Jun 2026 | May 28, 2015 · $12 million damage |
| Flooding | 28 | Sep 2019 | Jun 7, 2014 · $100 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2026 | Oct 25, 2020 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 23 | May 2023 | Jul 1, 2017 · 1 death · $45,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 19 | Mar 2025 | Dec 19, 2012 · 1 death · $1.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 9 | Mar 2014 | Feb 27, 2011 · $570,000 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 Lubbock forecast zone and Lubbock County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Shallowater get?
A normal year brings about 7.1 inches of snow to Shallowater, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Shallowater weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (2.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.6 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 2.6 | 0.4 | 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 Shallowater?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 10 miles east-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 Shallowater | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 10 mi east-southeast | 500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 108 mi north | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 114 mi northwest | 11,700 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 Shallowater
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 200 tornadoes within 25 miles of Shallowater, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 11, 1970, which passed about 11 miles south-southeast of town and caused 26 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on June 5, 2025, which passed about 14 miles west of town.
Hail: 774 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 144 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on June 5, 2025.
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 Shallowater'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.
Shallowater radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Shallowater, TX?
KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 10 miles east-southeast. KAMA (Amarillo, TX) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Shallowater?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Shallowater the lowest scan from KLBB is about 500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Shallowater 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 Shallowater, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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