Fifth Street, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fifth Street, Fort Bend County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fifth Street?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Fort Bend forecast zone and Fort Bend County — the most common reported hazard around Fifth Street, mostly in May and August. Next come flash flooding (46 days) and lightning casualties & damage (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | Feb 2026 | May 2, 2000 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 46 | Oct 2021 | Aug 26, 2017 · 3 deaths · $8.0 billion damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 18 | Jun 2026 | Sep 11, 2003 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Sep 2023 | Jun 16, 2023 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Sep 2021 | Sep 12, 2008 · 3 deaths · $400 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2011 | Jan 16, 2007 · $2,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | Nov 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 Fort Bend forecast zone and Fort Bend County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Fifth Street?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHGX (Houston, TX), about 30 miles east-southeast. 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 Fifth Street | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHGX Houston, TX | 30 mi east-southeast | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 134 mi northwest | 15,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLCH Lake Charles, LA | 145 mi east-northeast | 17,100 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 Fifth Street
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 219 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fifth Street, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F4 on November 21, 1992, which passed about 19 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on November 24, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 322 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 31 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 Fifth Street'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.
Fifth Street radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fifth Street, TX?
KHGX (Houston, TX), about 30 miles east-southeast. KGRK (Central Texas, TX) is 134 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fifth Street?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fifth Street the lowest scan from KHGX is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fifth Street 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 Fifth Street, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.