Avery, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Avery, Red River County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Avery?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 82 days in the Red River forecast zone and Red River County — the most common reported hazard around Avery, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (70 days) and flash flooding (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 82 | Jun 2026 | Mar 17, 2016 · $250,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 70 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Jun 2026 | Nov 27, 2015 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 15 | Jan 2026 | Feb 16, 2021 · $4.8 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Dec 2005 | Dec 12, 2000 · $123 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $150,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Dec 2018 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | Sep 2011 | Sep 7, 2011 · $200,000 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 Red River forecast zone and Red River County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Avery get?
A normal year brings about 2.1 inches of snow to Avery, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Boxelder 3 Nne weather station 5.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 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 Avery?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 94 miles southeast. 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 Avery | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 94 mi southeast | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 123 mi north | 13,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 161 mi west-southwest | 20,400 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 Avery
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 90 tornadoes within 25 miles of Avery, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on March 12, 1971, which passed about 18 miles east-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on April 4, 2025, which passed about 14 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 270 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 20, 1975.
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 Avery'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.
Avery radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Avery, TX?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 94 miles southeast. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Avery?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Avery the lowest scan from KSHV is about 8,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Avery 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 Avery, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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