Springlake, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Springlake, Lamb County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Springlake?
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 Springlake, 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 Springlake get?
A normal year brings about 7.8 inches of snow to Springlake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Olton weather station 10.4 miles away. 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 Springlake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 49 miles 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 Springlake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 49 mi southeast | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| 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 | 80 mi west-northwest | 6,900 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 Springlake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 207 tornadoes within 25 miles of Springlake, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 17, 1970, which passed about 25 miles southeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 26, 2025, which passed about 3 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 399 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 67 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on May 28, 1980.
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 Springlake'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.
Springlake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Springlake, TX?
KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 49 miles southeast. KAMA (Amarillo, TX) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Springlake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Springlake the lowest scan from KLBB is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Springlake 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 Springlake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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