Wolfforth, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wolfforth, Lubbock County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wolfforth?
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 Wolfforth, 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 Wolfforth get?
A normal year brings about 7.1 inches of snow to Wolfforth, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Shallowater weather station 12.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.6 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 2.6 | 0.4 | 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 Wolfforth?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 15 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 Wolfforth | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 15 mi northeast | 800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 109 mi south | 10,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 120 mi north | 12,800 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 Wolfforth
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 184 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wolfforth, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 11, 1970, which passed about 7 miles east-northeast of town and caused 26 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 6, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 807 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 148 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on June 5, 2025.
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 Wolfforth'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.
Wolfforth radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wolfforth, TX?
KLBB (Lubbock, TX), about 15 miles northeast. KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wolfforth?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wolfforth the lowest scan from KLBB is about 800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wolfforth 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 Wolfforth, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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