Fruitvale, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fruitvale, Van Zandt County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fruitvale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 87 days in the Van Zandt forecast zone and Van Zandt County — the most common reported hazard around Fruitvale, mostly in May and April. Next come excessive heat (51 days) and flash flooding (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 87 | Apr 2026 | Jun 3, 2024 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 51 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Mar 2026 | Mar 30, 2007 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 18 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Mar 2016 | Jul 6, 2007 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Feb 15, 2021 · $157,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2, 2014 · $150,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2022 | Apr 24, 2010 · 1 death · $200,000 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 Van Zandt forecast zone and Van Zandt County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fruitvale get?
A normal year brings about 1.3 inches of snow to Fruitvale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Emory weather station 13 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 Fruitvale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 88 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 Fruitvale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 88 mi west | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 115 mi east | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 164 mi southwest | 21,100 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 Fruitvale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 104 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fruitvale, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on April 29, 2017, which passed about 12 miles southwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on October 28, 2025, which passed about 25 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 262 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 49 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 Fruitvale'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.
Fruitvale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fruitvale, TX?
KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 88 miles west. KSHV (Shreveport, LA) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fruitvale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fruitvale the lowest scan from KFWS is about 7,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Fruitvale 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 Fruitvale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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