Giddings, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Giddings, Lee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Giddings?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 47 days in the Lee forecast zone and Lee County — the most common reported hazard around Giddings, mostly in May and June. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (42 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 47 | May 2019 | May 26, 2016 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 42 | May 2024 | Mar 19, 2002 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 12 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Feb 15, 2021 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Aug 2017 | Aug 26, 2017 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 1 | Aug 2017 | Aug 26, 2017 · $250,000 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 Lee forecast zone and Lee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Giddings?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 46 miles northwest. 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 Giddings | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 46 mi northwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 74 mi west-southwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHGX Houston, TX | 121 mi east-southeast | 12,900 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 Giddings
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 69 tornadoes within 25 miles of Giddings, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and January. The strongest was an F3 on April 7, 1980, which passed about 21 miles west-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on March 21, 2022, which passed about 23 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 181 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.50-inch hail on March 18, 2018.
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 Giddings'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.
Giddings radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Giddings, TX?
KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 46 miles northwest. KEWX (San Antonio, TX) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Giddings?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Giddings the lowest scan from KGRK is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Giddings 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 Giddings, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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