Avinger, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Avinger, Cass County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Avinger?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 110 days in the Cass forecast zone and Cass County — the most common reported hazard around Avinger, mostly in April and June. Next come excessive heat (81 days) and flash flooding (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 110 | Mar 2026 | Oct 9, 2009 · $325,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 81 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Jun 2026 | Jul 28, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Jan 2026 | Feb 16, 2021 · $2.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $125,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2000 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Dec 2018 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | May 1997 | May 2, 1997 · $5,000 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 Cass forecast zone and Cass County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Avinger?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 52 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 Avinger | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 52 mi southeast | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 152 mi southeast | 18,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 161 mi west | 20,500 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 Avinger
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 122 tornadoes within 25 miles of Avinger, 38 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF3 on November 4, 2022, which passed about 17 miles northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on April 4, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 329 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on January 6, 1998.
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 Avinger'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.
Avinger radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Avinger, TX?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 52 miles southeast. KPOE (Fort Polk, LA) is 152 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Avinger?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Avinger the lowest scan from KSHV is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Avinger 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 Avinger, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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