Combine, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Combine, Kaufman County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Combine?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 102 days in the Kaufman forecast zone and Kaufman County — the most common reported hazard around Combine, mostly in April and June. Next come excessive heat (55 days) and flash flooding (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 102 | Jun 2026 | Mar 2, 1997 · $1.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 55 | Jun 2026 | Aug 1, 2011 · 3 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 49 | Jun 2026 | Jun 10, 2010 · $1.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 17 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2010 · 1 death · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Jul 2021 | May 31, 2016 · $12,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2021 · 1 death · $2.7 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2023 | Jan 14, 2007 · $30,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Jul 2022 | Sep 6, 2011 · 1 death · $100,000 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 Kaufman forecast zone and Kaufman County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Combine?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 46 miles west. 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 Combine | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 46 mi west | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 139 mi south-southwest | 16,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 156 mi east | 19,400 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 Combine
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 142 tornadoes within 25 miles of Combine, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on December 26, 2015, which passed about 15 miles north-northwest of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 26, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles south of town.
Hail: 691 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 106 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 5, 2003.
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 Combine'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.
Combine radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Combine, TX?
KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 46 miles west. KGRK (Central Texas, TX) is 139 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Combine?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Combine the lowest scan from KFWS is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Combine 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 Combine, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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