Gary City, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gary City, Panola County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gary City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 102 days in the Panola forecast zone and Panola County — the most common reported hazard around Gary City, mostly in June and August. Next come excessive heat (85 days) and flash flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 102 | Apr 2026 | Mar 31, 2005 · $700,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 85 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 24 | May 2024 | Jan 29, 1999 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2000 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Sep 2023 | Jun 21, 2011 · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | Mar 1997 | — |
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 Panola forecast zone and Panola County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Gary City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 42 miles 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 Gary City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 42 mi northeast | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 102 mi southeast | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLCH Lake Charles, LA | 148 mi south-southeast | 17,800 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 Gary City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 129 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gary City, 41 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and February. The strongest was an F4 on February 12, 1950, which passed about 22 miles east of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 8, 2024, which passed about 22 miles west of town.
Hail: 282 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 13, 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 Gary City'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.
Gary City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gary City, TX?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 42 miles northeast. KPOE (Fort Polk, LA) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gary City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gary City the lowest scan from KSHV is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Gary City 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 Gary City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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