Aubrey, TX Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Aubrey, Denton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

What weather hits Aubrey?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 164 days in the Denton forecast zone and Denton County — the most common reported hazard around Aubrey, mostly in June and April. Next come flash flooding (85 days) and excessive heat (61 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds164Sep 2025Jul 1, 2012 · 2 deaths
Flash flooding85Jun 2026Nov 24, 1996 · 3 deaths
Excessive heat61Jun 2026Jul 1, 1998 · 4 deaths
Lightning casualties & damage40Oct 2025Jun 12, 1996 · 1 death
Heavy snow & winter storms26Jan 2026Dec 5, 2013 · 1 death · $50,000 damage
Flooding24May 2024Jun 1, 2022 · 1 death
Extreme cold & wind chill8Jan 2026Feb 14, 2021 · $17 million damage
Ice storms & sleet7Feb 2023Mar 4, 2015 · 1 death · $20,000 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 Denton forecast zone and Denton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Aubrey get?

A normal year brings about 2.6 inches of snow to Aubrey, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Frisco weather station 13.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.3 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.00.10.60.21.30.40.00.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Aubrey?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 54 miles south-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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over AubreyView
KFWS
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
54 mi south-southwest4,000 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KFDR
Frederick, OK
136 mi west-northwest15,500 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KTLX
Oklahoma City, OK
141 mi north16,400 ftLimited — 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 Aubrey

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 142 tornadoes within 25 miles of Aubrey, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on April 2, 1957, which passed about 17 miles south-southeast of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 28, 2025, which touched down about 5 miles south of town.

Hail: 1,076 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 185 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.90-inch hail on June 15, 2023.

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 Aubrey'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.

Aubrey radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Aubrey, TX?

KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 54 miles south-southwest. KFDR (Frederick, OK) is 136 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Aubrey?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Aubrey the lowest scan from KFWS is about 4,000 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Aubrey 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 Aubrey, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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