Anna, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Anna, Collin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Anna?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 158 days in the Collin forecast zone and Collin County — the most common reported hazard around Anna, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (64 days) and excessive heat (59 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 158 | Jun 2026 | Aug 23, 2013 · 2 deaths · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 64 | Jun 2026 | Oct 15, 2007 · $80,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 59 | Jun 2026 | Jun 14, 2016 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 51 | Nov 2025 | Nov 20, 2025 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 9 | May 2021 | Jan 25, 2012 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2021 · 1 death · $6.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2023 | Feb 1, 2011 · $150,000 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 Collin forecast zone and Collin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Anna?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 69 miles southwest. 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 Anna | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 69 mi southwest | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 143 mi north-northwest | 16,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 156 mi west-northwest | 19,300 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 Anna
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 123 tornadoes within 25 miles of Anna, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F3 on April 2, 1957, which passed about 23 miles southwest of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 8, 2025, which passed about 15 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 764 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 121 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.25-inch hail on April 11, 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 Anna'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.
Anna radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Anna, TX?
KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 69 miles southwest. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 143 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Anna?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Anna the lowest scan from KFWS is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Anna 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 Anna, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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