East Tawakoni, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for East Tawakoni, Rains County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits East Tawakoni?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 49 days in the Rains forecast zone and Rains County — the most common reported hazard around East Tawakoni, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (42 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 49 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 42 | Mar 2025 | Aug 22, 2006 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 16 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2010 · $75,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Apr 2026 | Apr 24, 2026 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Feb 15, 2021 · $324,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Jun 2016 | Jun 13, 2016 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2007 | Jan 14, 2007 · $40,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Apr 2011 | Apr 4, 2011 · $4,000 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 Rains forecast zone and Rains County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does East Tawakoni get?
A normal year brings about 1.3 inches of snow to East Tawakoni, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Emory weather station 9.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover East Tawakoni?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 83 miles west-southwest. 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 East Tawakoni | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 83 mi west-southwest | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 126 mi east-southeast | 13,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 173 mi south-southwest | 23,000 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 East Tawakoni
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 112 tornadoes within 25 miles of East Tawakoni, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on April 29, 2017, which passed about 25 miles south of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 4, 2025, which passed about 25 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 346 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 57 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on June 22, 1955.
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 East Tawakoni'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.
East Tawakoni radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to East Tawakoni, TX?
KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 83 miles west-southwest. KSHV (Shreveport, LA) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in East Tawakoni?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over East Tawakoni the lowest scan from KFWS is about 7,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for East Tawakoni 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 East Tawakoni, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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