Jewett, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Jewett, Leon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Jewett?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 54 days in the Leon forecast zone and Leon County — the most common reported hazard around Jewett, mostly in May and April. Next come excessive heat (47 days) and flash flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 54 | May 2026 | Jun 21, 2023 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 47 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jun 2026 | Jul 14, 2007 · $350,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Feb 15, 2021 · 1 death · $79,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Apr 2019 | Dec 13, 2015 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Apr 2025 | Mar 14, 2011 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 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 Leon forecast zone and Leon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Jewett?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 86 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 Jewett | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 86 mi west-southwest | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 108 mi northwest | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHGX Houston, TX | 145 mi south-southeast | 17,200 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 Jewett
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 49 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jewett, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on April 30, 1954, which passed about 14 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 6, 2025, which crossed near town.
Hail: 116 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on May 9, 1988.
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 Jewett'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.
Jewett radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Jewett, TX?
KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 86 miles west-southwest. KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Jewett?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Jewett the lowest scan from KGRK is about 7,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Jewett 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 Jewett, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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