Gilmer, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gilmer, Upshur County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gilmer?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 111 days in the Upshur forecast zone and Upshur County — the most common reported hazard around Gilmer, mostly in June and April. Next come excessive heat (76 days) and flash flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 111 | May 2026 | Apr 12, 2020 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 76 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Apr 2025 | May 3, 2009 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 13 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $75,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2000 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Sep 2011 | Sep 13, 2011 · $1.2 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2016 | Jul 27, 2016 · $25,000 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 Upshur forecast zone and Upshur County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Gilmer get?
A normal year brings about 1.5 inches of snow to Gilmer, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gilmer 4 Wnw weather station 6.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 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 Gilmer?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 67 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 Gilmer | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 67 mi east-southeast | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 138 mi west | 15,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 159 mi southeast | 19,900 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 Gilmer
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 117 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gilmer, 41 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF3 on November 4, 2022, which passed about 21 miles north-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on October 28, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles south of town.
Hail: 364 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 49 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on January 6, 1998.
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 Gilmer'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.
Gilmer radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gilmer, TX?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 67 miles east-southeast. KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX) is 138 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gilmer?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gilmer the lowest scan from KSHV is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Gilmer 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 Gilmer, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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