Groveton, TX Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Groveton, Trinity County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Groveton?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 61 days in the Trinity forecast zone and Trinity County — the most common reported hazard around Groveton, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (29 days) and excessive heat (12 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds61May 2024Sep 3, 2000 · 1 death · $1.0 million damage
Flash flooding29May 2024Jan 24, 2024 · 1 death
Excessive heat12Sep 2023—
Hurricanes & tropical storms5Sep 2008Jun 6, 2001 · $21 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms5Feb 2021—
Ice storms & sleet4Feb 2021Dec 13, 2000 · $50,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill1Feb 2021Feb 15, 2021 · 1 death · $256,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage1Aug 1996Aug 20, 1996 · 1 death

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 Trinity forecast zone and Trinity County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Groveton?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHGX (Houston, TX), about 110 miles south. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over GrovetonView
KHGX
Houston, TX		110 mi south11,100 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KSHV
Shreveport, LA		122 mi northeast13,100 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KPOE
Fort Polk, LA		127 mi east14,000 ftLimited — 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 Groveton

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 62 tornadoes within 25 miles of Groveton, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF3 on April 22, 2020, which passed about 15 miles south of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 28, 2024, which touched down about 15 miles southwest of town.

Hail: 118 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 9, 2019.

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 Groveton'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.

Groveton radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Groveton, TX?

KHGX (Houston, TX), about 110 miles south. KSHV (Shreveport, LA) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Groveton?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Groveton the lowest scan from KHGX is about 11,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

Is TALON's radar for Groveton 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 Groveton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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