Houston, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Houston, Texas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Houston?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 106 days in the Texas forecast zone and Texas County — the most common reported hazard around Houston, mostly in July and August. Next come flash flooding (63 days) and flooding (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 106 | Sep 2025 | May 8, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 63 | Jul 2025 | Apr 30, 2017 · $8.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 53 | Apr 2026 | Mar 3, 2008 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 1999 · $150,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2025 | Nov 24, 1996 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Mar 2019 | Apr 29, 2017 · $70,000 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 Texas forecast zone and Texas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Houston get?
A normal year brings about 3.7 inches of snow to Houston, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Houston weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (1.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 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 Houston?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 79 miles west. 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 Houston | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 79 mi west | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 118 mi northeast | 12,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 162 mi northwest | 20,600 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 Houston
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 58 tornadoes within 25 miles of Houston, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 25, 1954, which passed about 11 miles northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 272 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 36 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 27, 2020.
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 Houston'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.
Houston radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Houston, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 79 miles west. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Houston?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Houston the lowest scan from KSGF is about 6,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Houston 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 Houston, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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