Bardwell, TX Live Doppler Radar

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

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What weather hits Bardwell?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 100 days in the Ellis forecast zone and Ellis County — the most common reported hazard around Bardwell, mostly in April and May. Next come flash flooding (61 days) and excessive heat (54 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds100Mar 2025Mar 8, 2025 · 1 death · $9,000 damage
Flash flooding61Jun 2026Jul 29, 2004 · 2 deaths · $20,000 damage
Excessive heat54Jun 2026Jun 20, 2019 · 1 death
Heavy snow & winter storms18Jan 2026Feb 11, 2010 · $1.0 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage9Aug 2014Jul 9, 2012 · $271,000 damage
Flooding8Jun 2019Nov 27, 2015 · $50,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet6Feb 2023Feb 1, 2011 · $150,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill6Jan 2026Feb 14, 2021 · 2 deaths · $600,000 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 Ellis forecast zone and Ellis County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Bardwell?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 41 miles west-northwest. 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 BardwellView
KFWS
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX		41 mi west-northwest2,800 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KGRK
Central Texas, TX		114 mi south-southwest11,800 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KDYX
Dyess AFB, TX		150 mi west18,200 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 Bardwell

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 138 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bardwell, 36 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 25, 1994, which passed about 23 miles north of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 30, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles southwest of town.

Hail: 432 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 50 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 28, 1992.

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 Bardwell'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.

Bardwell radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Bardwell, TX?

KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 41 miles west-northwest. KGRK (Central Texas, TX) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Bardwell?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bardwell the lowest scan from KFWS is about 2,800 ft up.

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

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