Barry, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Barry, Navarro County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Barry?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 96 days in the Navarro forecast zone and Navarro County — the most common reported hazard around Barry, mostly in June and April. Next come flash flooding (56 days) and excessive heat (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 96 | May 2025 | Mar 2, 1997 · 2 deaths · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 56 | Aug 2025 | May 1, 2004 · 2 deaths · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 53 | Jun 2026 | Aug 28, 2009 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 15 | Jul 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 13 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2010 · $150,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2, 2014 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Feb 15, 2021 · $2.7 million damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Aug 2014 | Sep 4, 2011 · $215,000 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 Navarro forecast zone and Navarro County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Barry?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 51 miles 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Barry | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 51 mi northwest | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 105 mi south-southwest | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 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 Barry
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 102 tornadoes within 25 miles of Barry, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on March 10, 1973, which passed about 20 miles south-southwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 30, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles west of town.
Hail: 309 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 36 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 7, 1989.
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 Barry'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.
Barry radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Barry, TX?
KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 51 miles northwest. KGRK (Central Texas, TX) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Barry?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Barry the lowest scan from KFWS is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Barry 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 Barry, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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