Bells, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bells, Grayson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bells?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 146 days in the Grayson forecast zone and Grayson County — the most common reported hazard around Bells, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (62 days) and excessive heat (52 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 146 | Apr 2026 | Jun 26, 2024 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 62 | Feb 2026 | Jun 18, 2007 · 2 deaths · $20 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 52 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Jan 2026 | Dec 5, 2013 · $7.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 17 | Aug 2025 | Dec 24, 2024 · 2 deaths · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 14 | Jun 2025 | Jun 8, 2025 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2021 · $3.8 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Mar 2015 | Feb 1, 2011 · $150,000 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 Grayson forecast zone and Grayson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bells get?
A normal year brings about 1.1 inches of snow to Bells, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bonham 3Nne weather station 14.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 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 Bells?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 89 miles southwest. 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 Bells | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 89 mi southwest | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 128 mi north-northwest | 14,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 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 Bells
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 129 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bells, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 2, 1957, which passed about 22 miles north of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 8, 2025, which passed about 13 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 472 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 66 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 21, 1996.
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 Bells'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.
Bells radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bells, TX?
KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 89 miles southwest. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 128 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bells?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bells the lowest scan from KFWS is about 8,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Bells 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 Bells, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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