Glenn Heights, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Glenn Heights, Dallas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Glenn Heights?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 197 days in the Dallas forecast zone and Dallas County — the most common reported hazard around Glenn Heights, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (152 days) and excessive heat (79 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 197 | Jun 2026 | Jul 7, 2012 · 2 deaths · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 152 | Jun 2026 | Mar 19, 2006 · 1 death · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 79 | Jun 2026 | Jul 1, 1998 · 23 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 34 | Nov 2025 | Jun 28, 2020 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | Dec 5, 2013 · 3 deaths · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 20 | Aug 2022 | Nov 27, 2015 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2021 · 10 deaths · $6.3 million damage |
| High winds | 8 | May 2026 | Feb 24, 2007 · $225,000 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 Dallas forecast zone and Dallas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Glenn Heights?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 26 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 Glenn Heights | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 26 mi west | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 130 mi south-southwest | 14,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 140 mi west | 16,200 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 Glenn Heights
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 185 tornadoes within 25 miles of Glenn Heights, 39 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on December 26, 2015, which passed about 23 miles northeast of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 4, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 967 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 170 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on June 12, 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 Glenn Heights'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.
Glenn Heights radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Glenn Heights, TX?
KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 26 miles west. KGRK (Central Texas, TX) is 130 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Glenn Heights?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Glenn Heights the lowest scan from KFWS is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Glenn Heights 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 Glenn Heights, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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