Cleburne, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cleburne, Johnson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cleburne?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 103 days in the Johnson forecast zone and Johnson County — the most common reported hazard around Cleburne, mostly in May and April. Next come flash flooding (71 days) and excessive heat (59 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 103 | Jun 2026 | Apr 23, 2003 · $4.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 71 | Jun 2026 | Sep 8, 2010 · 1 death · $400,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 59 | Jun 2026 | Aug 1, 2023 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 16 | Jan 2026 | Dec 5, 2013 · $400,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Feb 2025 | Apr 27, 2015 · $200,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Apr 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 · $250,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 9 | Aug 2023 | Nov 27, 2005 · $850,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | — |
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 Johnson forecast zone and Johnson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Cleburne?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 16 miles north-northeast. 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 Cleburne | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 16 mi north-northeast | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 108 mi west | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 113 mi south | 11,600 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 Cleburne
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 189 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cleburne, 47 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on May 15, 2013, which touched down about 19 miles west-northwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 4, 2022, which passed about 9 miles north of town.
Hail: 730 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 117 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on June 12, 2023.
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 Cleburne'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.
Cleburne radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cleburne, TX?
KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 16 miles north-northeast. KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cleburne?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cleburne the lowest scan from KFWS is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cleburne 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 Cleburne, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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