Centerville, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Centerville, Leon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Centerville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 54 days in the Leon forecast zone and Leon County — the most common reported hazard around Centerville, mostly in May and April. Next come excessive heat (47 days) and flash flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 54 | May 2026 | Jun 21, 2023 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 47 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jun 2026 | Jul 14, 2007 · $350,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Feb 15, 2021 · 1 death · $79,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Apr 2019 | Dec 13, 2015 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Apr 2025 | Mar 14, 2011 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2023 | — |
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 Leon forecast zone and Leon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Centerville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 91 miles west-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 Centerville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 91 mi west-southwest | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 120 mi northwest | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHGX Houston, TX | 135 mi south-southeast | 15,300 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 Centerville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 47 tornadoes within 25 miles of Centerville, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 16, 1953, which passed about 19 miles east of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 6, 2025, which passed about 10 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 120 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 Centerville'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.
Centerville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Centerville, TX?
KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 91 miles west-southwest. KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX) is 120 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Centerville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Centerville the lowest scan from KGRK is about 8,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Centerville 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 Centerville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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