Clute, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Clute, Brazoria County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Clute?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 90 days in the Coastal Brazoria forecast zone and Brazoria County — the most common reported hazard around Clute, 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 |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Sep 2023 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Jul 2020 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 1 | Jul 2020 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Storm surge | 1 | Sep 2021 | — |
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 Coastal Brazoria forecast zone and Brazoria County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Clute?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHGX (Houston, TX), about 36 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 Clute | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHGX Houston, TX | 36 mi north-northeast | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLCH Lake Charles, LA | 152 mi east-northeast | 18,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCRP Corpus Christi, TX | 154 mi west-southwest | 19,000 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 Clute
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 67 tornadoes within 25 miles of Clute, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and September. The strongest was an F3 on March 8, 1976, which passed about 24 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF2 on December 28, 2024, which passed about 21 miles north of town.
Hail: 42 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on April 17, 2015.
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 Clute'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.
Clute radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Clute, TX?
KHGX (Houston, TX), about 36 miles north-northeast. KLCH (Lake Charles, LA) is 152 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Clute?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Clute the lowest scan from KHGX is about 2,300 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Clute 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 Clute, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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