Chandler, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Chandler, Henderson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Chandler?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Henderson forecast zone and Henderson County — the most common reported hazard around Chandler, mostly in April and May. Next come excessive heat (52 days) and flash flooding (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2, 1997 · $3.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 52 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Jun 2026 | Jul 6, 2007 · $750,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 15 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2010 · $60,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Mar 2025 | May 11, 2015 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 8 | Aug 2014 | Sep 9, 2011 · $400,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Feb 15, 2021 · 2 deaths · $1.2 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2, 2014 · $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 Henderson forecast zone and Henderson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Chandler?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 96 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Chandler | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 96 mi east | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 108 mi west | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 157 mi southwest | 19,600 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 Chandler
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 118 tornadoes within 25 miles of Chandler, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on November 15, 1987, which passed about 18 miles east-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on October 28, 2025, which passed about 18 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 344 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 41 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 21, 1997.
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 Chandler'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.
Chandler radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Chandler, TX?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 96 miles east. KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Chandler?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Chandler the lowest scan from KSHV is about 9,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Chandler 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 Chandler, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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