Diboll, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Diboll, Angelina County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Diboll?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 107 days in the Angelina forecast zone and Angelina County — the most common reported hazard around Diboll, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (88 days) and flash flooding (54 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 107 | Jun 2026 | Apr 13, 2019 · 2 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 88 | Aug 2025 | Jul 1, 1998 · 5 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 54 | May 2025 | Nov 3, 2000 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $75,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Jul 2024 | Sep 24, 2005 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 5 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Dec 2018 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Dec 1998 | — |
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 Angelina forecast zone and Angelina County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Diboll?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 103 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 Diboll | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 103 mi north-northeast | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 107 mi east | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLCH Lake Charles, LA | 119 mi southeast | 12,500 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 Diboll
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 69 tornadoes within 25 miles of Diboll, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF3 on April 22, 2020, which passed about 22 miles south of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 20, 2021, which touched down about 12 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 148 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 April 26, 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 Diboll'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.
Diboll radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Diboll, TX?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 103 miles north-northeast. KPOE (Fort Polk, LA) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Diboll?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Diboll the lowest scan from KSHV is about 10,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Diboll 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 Diboll, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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