Holly Lake Ranch, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Holly Lake Ranch, Wood County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Holly Lake Ranch?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 119 days in the Wood forecast zone and Wood County — the most common reported hazard around Holly Lake Ranch, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (78 days) and flash flooding (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 119 | Jun 2026 | May 14, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 78 | Aug 2025 | Aug 4, 2011 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Apr 2024 | Sep 14, 2009 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 17 | Jan 2026 | Feb 16, 2021 · $142,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Apr 2025 | Feb 14, 2001 · $126,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $75,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2000 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jun 2011 | Jun 28, 2011 · $150,000 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 Wood forecast zone and Wood County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Holly Lake Ranch get?
A normal year brings about 1.5 inches of snow to Holly Lake Ranch, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gilmer 4 Wnw weather station 9 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 Holly Lake Ranch?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 81 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 Holly Lake Ranch | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 81 mi east-southeast | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 123 mi west | 13,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 169 mi southeast | 22,100 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 Holly Lake Ranch
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 119 tornadoes within 25 miles of Holly Lake Ranch, 36 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on April 1, 1988, which passed about 19 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on October 28, 2025, which passed about 13 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 308 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 47 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 Holly Lake Ranch'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.
Holly Lake Ranch radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Holly Lake Ranch, TX?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 81 miles east-southeast. KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Holly Lake Ranch?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Holly Lake Ranch the lowest scan from KSHV is about 7,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Holly Lake Ranch 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 Holly Lake Ranch, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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