Brookside Village, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brookside Village, Brazoria County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brookside Village?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 90 days in the Inland Brazoria forecast zone and Brazoria County — the most common reported hazard around Brookside Village, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (52 days) and lightning casualties & damage (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 90 | May 2026 | May 2, 2000 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 52 | Jun 2026 | Aug 26, 2017 · $2.0 billion damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 15 | Aug 2019 | Oct 7, 2007 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 13 | Sep 2021 | Sep 12, 2008 · 1 death · $700 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Sep 2023 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 6 | Oct 2015 | Oct 16, 2006 · $830,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Feb 2011 | — |
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 Inland Brazoria forecast zone and Brazoria County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Brookside Village?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHGX (Houston, TX), about 17 miles east-southeast. 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 Brookside Village | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHGX Houston, TX | 17 mi east-southeast | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLCH Lake Charles, LA | 131 mi east-northeast | 14,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 146 mi west-northwest | 17,400 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 Brookside Village
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 288 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brookside Village, 45 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F4 on November 21, 1992, which passed about 10 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF2 on December 28, 2024, which passed about 16 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 309 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 2, 2013.
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 Brookside Village'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.
Brookside Village radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brookside Village, TX?
KHGX (Houston, TX), about 17 miles east-southeast. KLCH (Lake Charles, LA) is 131 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Brookside Village?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Brookside Village the lowest scan from KHGX is about 900 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Brookside Village 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 Brookside Village, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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