Bridge City, TX Live Doppler Radar

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What weather hits Bridge City?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 73 days in the Southern Orange forecast zone and Orange County — the most common reported hazard around Bridge City, mostly in August and May. Next come flash flooding (62 days) and flooding (13 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds73Feb 2026Jul 18, 2009 · 1 death · $3,000 damage
Flash flooding62Jun 2026Aug 26, 2017 · 10 deaths · $1.5 billion damage
Flooding13Sep 2017Mar 21, 2012 · 1 death · $1,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage4Jul 2012Feb 10, 1998 · $10,000 damage
Excessive heat1Aug 2023—
Heavy snow & winter storms1Jan 2025—

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 Southern Orange forecast zone and Orange County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Bridge City?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLCH (Lake Charles, LA), about 38 miles east. 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 Bridge CityView
KLCH
Lake Charles, LA		38 mi east2,500 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KHGX
Houston, TX		84 mi west-southwest7,400 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KPOE
Fort Polk, LA		93 mi north-northeast8,600 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation

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 Bridge City

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 155 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bridge City, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and October. The strongest was an F4 on November 7, 1957, which crossed near town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF3 on December 28, 2024, which passed about 12 miles south-southeast of town.

Hail: 144 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 6, 1969.

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 Bridge City'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.

Bridge City radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Bridge City, TX?

KLCH (Lake Charles, LA), about 38 miles east. KHGX (Houston, TX) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Bridge City?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Bridge City the lowest scan from KLCH is about 2,500 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

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

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