Wilson, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wilson, Lynn County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wilson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 82 days in the Lynn forecast zone and Lynn County — the most common reported hazard around Wilson, mostly in June and May. Next come high winds (67 days) and flash flooding (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 82 | Jun 2026 | Jun 11, 1999 · $3.4 million damage |
| High winds | 67 | Mar 2026 | Apr 2, 2009 · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Jun 2026 | May 4, 2015 · $250 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2026 | Dec 23, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Aug 2015 | Jun 12, 2015 · $2.5 million damage |
| Dust storms | 9 | Mar 2025 | Jun 18, 2009 · $1.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Nov 2015 | Jan 12, 2007 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2026 | — |
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 Lynn forecast zone and Lynn County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wilson get?
A normal year brings about 5.0 inches of snow to Wilson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Slaton weather station 9.3 miles away. 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 Wilson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 24 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 Wilson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 24 mi north-northwest | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 99 mi south-southwest | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 132 mi north | 14,800 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 Wilson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 138 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wilson, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 11, 1970, which passed about 19 miles north-northwest of town and caused 26 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 5, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 632 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 115 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 Wilson'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.
Wilson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wilson, TX?
KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 24 miles north-northwest. KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wilson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wilson the lowest scan from KLBB is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wilson 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 Wilson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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