Damon, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Damon, Brazoria County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Damon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 90 days in the Inland Brazoria forecast zone and Brazoria County — the most common reported hazard around Damon, 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 |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 13 | Sep 2021 | Sep 12, 2008 · 1 death · $700 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Sep 2023 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 6 | Oct 2015 | Oct 16, 2006 · $830,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Feb 2011 | — |
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 Inland Brazoria forecast zone and Brazoria County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Damon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHGX (Houston, TX), about 42 miles east-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 Damon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHGX Houston, TX | 42 mi east-northeast | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 140 mi northwest | 16,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 141 mi west-northwest | 16,400 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 Damon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 134 tornadoes within 25 miles of Damon, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and February. The strongest was an F3 on April 19, 1965, which touched down about 19 miles northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on June 12, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles west of town.
Hail: 114 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 16, 2024.
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 Damon'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.
Damon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Damon, TX?
KHGX (Houston, TX), about 42 miles east-northeast. KGRK (Central Texas, TX) is 140 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Damon?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Damon the lowest scan from KHGX is about 2,800 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Damon 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 Damon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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