Brookston, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brookston, Lamar County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brookston?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 89 days in the Lamar forecast zone and Lamar County — the most common reported hazard around Brookston, mostly in June and August. Next come excessive heat (50 days) and flash flooding (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 89 | Jun 2026 | Mar 4, 2025 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 50 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Jun 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 21 | Jan 2026 | Jan 9, 2011 · $75,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2021 · 1 death · $1.6 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2023 | Dec 5, 2013 · $20 million damage |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2016 | Dec 27, 2015 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2026 | Jan 29, 2008 · $250,000 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 Lamar forecast zone and Lamar County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Brookston get?
A normal year brings about 1.5 inches of snow to Brookston, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Honey Grove weather station 12.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 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 Brookston?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 118 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 Brookston | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 118 mi southwest | 12,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 135 mi southeast | 15,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 138 mi north-northeast | 15,900 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 Brookston
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 85 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brookston, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 2, 1982, which passed about 4 miles east-northeast of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 20, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 282 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 41 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 10, 2021.
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 Brookston'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.
Brookston radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brookston, TX?
KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 118 miles southwest. KSHV (Shreveport, LA) is 135 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brookston?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brookston the lowest scan from KFWS is about 12,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Brookston 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 Brookston, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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