Slaton, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Slaton, Lubbock County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Slaton?
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 Slaton, 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 Slaton get?
A normal year brings about 5.0 inches of snow to Slaton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Slaton weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (1.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 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 Slaton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 17 miles north-northwest. 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 Slaton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 17 mi north-northwest | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 108 mi south-southwest | 10,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 124 mi north | 13,300 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 Slaton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 163 tornadoes within 25 miles of Slaton, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 11, 1970, which passed about 13 miles north-northwest of town and caused 26 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 5, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 720 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 137 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on May 22, 2016.
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 Slaton'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.
Slaton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Slaton, TX?
KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 17 miles north-northwest. KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Slaton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Slaton the lowest scan from KLBB is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Slaton 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 Slaton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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