Industry, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Industry, Austin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Industry?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 49 days in the Austin forecast zone and Austin County — the most common reported hazard around Industry, mostly in May and April. Next come flash flooding (30 days) and excessive heat (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 49 | Feb 2026 | Apr 25, 2015 · 1 death · $2,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jan 2024 | Jan 13, 2007 · 2 deaths · $8,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Sep 2023 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 5 | Jan 2025 | Dec 23, 1998 · $15,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2011 | Jan 16, 2007 · $1,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2017 | Sep 7, 1998 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Feb 2021 | Feb 15, 2021 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 1 | Apr 2023 | — |
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 Austin forecast zone and Austin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Industry?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 74 miles northwest. 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 Industry | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 74 mi northwest | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHGX Houston, TX | 92 mi east-southeast | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 94 mi west | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Industry
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 71 tornadoes within 25 miles of Industry, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 5, 1950, which passed about 16 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 19, 2024, which touched down about 11 miles east of town.
Hail: 117 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 19, 2009.
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 Industry'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.
Industry radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Industry, TX?
KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 74 miles northwest. KHGX (Houston, TX) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Industry?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Industry the lowest scan from KGRK is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Industry 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 Industry, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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