Highland Park, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Highland Park, Dallas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Highland Park?
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 Highland Park, 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.
How much snow does Highland Park get?
A normal year brings about 1.7 inches of snow to Highland Park, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dallas Love Fld weather station 3.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 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 Highland Park?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 34 miles west-southwest. 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 Highland Park | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 34 mi west-southwest | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 144 mi west | 17,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 150 mi south-southwest | 18,100 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 Highland Park
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 204 tornadoes within 25 miles of Highland Park, 46 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on December 26, 2015, which passed about 13 miles east of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 4, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles west of town.
Hail: 1,445 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 281 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.25-inch hail on April 11, 2016.
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 Highland Park'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.
Highland Park radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Highland Park, TX?
KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 34 miles west-southwest. KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX) is 144 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Highland Park?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Highland Park the lowest scan from KFWS is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Highland Park 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 Highland Park, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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