Ganado, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ganado, Jackson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ganado?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 26 days in the Inland Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County — the most common reported hazard around Ganado, mostly in May and September. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (22 days) and excessive heat (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jun 2025 | Nov 21, 2004 · $500,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 22 | Apr 2026 | Sep 25, 2023 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Sep 2023 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 6 | Aug 2017 | Aug 25, 2017 · $500 million damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Feb 2011 | Jan 12, 1997 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Dec 2009 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Feb 2021 | Feb 15, 2021 · $133,000 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 Inland Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Ganado?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHGX (Houston, TX), about 91 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 Ganado | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHGX Houston, TX | 91 mi east-northeast | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 102 mi west-northwest | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCRP Corpus Christi, TX | 106 mi southwest | 10,500 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 Ganado
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 76 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ganado, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and June. The strongest was an F3 on September 20, 1967, which touched down about 2 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on December 26, 2024, which touched down about 21 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 49 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on December 12, 2002.
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 Ganado'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.
Ganado radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ganado, TX?
KHGX (Houston, TX), about 91 miles east-northeast. KEWX (San Antonio, TX) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Ganado flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 26 days in the Inland Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County. TALON's free flash-flood risk layer shows, every 2 minutes, how close the rain that has fallen is to what it takes to flood — turn it on under Layers.
Is TALON's radar for Ganado 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 Ganado, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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