Sudan, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sudan, Lamb County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sudan?
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 Sudan, 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.
Which radars cover Sudan?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 50 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 Sudan | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 50 mi southeast | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 74 mi west-northwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 93 mi north-northeast | 8,600 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 Sudan
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 160 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sudan, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1965, which passed about 24 miles east-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on June 5, 2025, which passed about 23 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 352 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 69 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 6, 2008.
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 Sudan'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.
Sudan radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sudan, TX?
KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 50 miles southeast. KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sudan?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sudan the lowest scan from KLBB is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sudan 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 Sudan, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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