Wellman, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wellman, Terry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wellman?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 64 days in the Terry forecast zone and Terry County — the most common reported hazard around Wellman, mostly in June and May. Next come high winds (45 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 2007 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 45 | May 2026 | Feb 24, 2007 · $75,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 16 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Dust storms | 13 | Mar 2025 | Jun 22, 2006 · $1.1 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jun 2026 | Jul 3, 2010 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | May 2023 | Jul 4, 2010 · $250,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Feb 2017 | Apr 9, 2011 · $350,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2026 | Feb 1, 2011 · 1 death |
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 Terry forecast zone and Terry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wellman get?
A normal year brings about 5.0 inches of snow to Wellman, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Brownfield #2 weather station 13.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 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 Wellman?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 55 miles northeast. 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 Wellman | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 55 mi northeast | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 78 mi south | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 129 mi north-northwest | 14,300 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 Wellman
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 72 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wellman, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F2 on May 12, 1982, which passed about 25 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 29, 2025, which passed about 25 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 288 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 Wellman'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.
Wellman radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wellman, TX?
KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 55 miles northeast. KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wellman?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wellman the lowest scan from KLBB is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wellman 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 Wellman, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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