Bedias, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bedias, Grimes County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bedias?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 49 days in the Grimes forecast zone and Grimes County — the most common reported hazard around Bedias, mostly in April and May. Next come flash flooding (38 days) and excessive heat (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 49 | Aug 2025 | Apr 27, 2015 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 38 | May 2024 | Apr 18, 2016 · $800,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Sep 2023 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Jan 2025 | Dec 23, 1998 · $15,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Aug 2017 | Aug 25, 2017 · $50 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2007 | Dec 13, 2000 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | May 2019 | Oct 12, 2006 · 1 death · $8,000 damage |
| Flooding | 1 | Oct 1998 | — |
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 Grimes forecast zone and Grimes County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Bedias?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 86 miles west. 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 Bedias | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 86 mi west | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHGX Houston, TX | 104 mi south-southeast | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 145 mi west-southwest | 17,200 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 Bedias
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 51 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bedias, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and January. The strongest was an F3 on April 5, 1956, which passed about 21 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 25, 2025, which passed about 18 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 134 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on May 25, 1976.
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 Bedias'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.
Bedias radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bedias, TX?
KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 86 miles west. KHGX (Houston, TX) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bedias?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bedias the lowest scan from KGRK is about 7,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Bedias 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 Bedias, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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