Justin, TX Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Justin, Denton 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 Justin?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 164 days in the Denton forecast zone and Denton County — the most common reported hazard around Justin, mostly in June and April. Next come flash flooding (85 days) and excessive heat (61 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds164Sep 2025Jul 1, 2012 · 2 deaths
Flash flooding85Jun 2026Nov 24, 1996 · 3 deaths
Excessive heat61Jun 2026Jul 1, 1998 · 4 deaths
Lightning casualties & damage40Oct 2025Jun 12, 1996 · 1 death
Heavy snow & winter storms26Jan 2026Dec 5, 2013 · 1 death · $50,000 damage
Flooding24May 2024Jun 1, 2022 · 1 death
Extreme cold & wind chill8Jan 2026Feb 14, 2021 · $17 million damage
Ice storms & sleet7Feb 2023Mar 4, 2015 · 1 death · $20,000 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 Denton forecast zone and Denton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Justin?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 35 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 JustinView
KFWS
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX		35 mi south2,200 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KDYX
Dyess AFB, TX		119 mi west-southwest12,500 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KFDR
Frederick, OK		130 mi northwest14,500 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 Justin

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 169 tornadoes within 25 miles of Justin, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on March 28, 2000, which passed about 23 miles south of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 28, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles east-northeast of town.

Hail: 1,371 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 244 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.90-inch hail on June 15, 2023.

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 Justin'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.

Justin radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Justin, TX?

KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 35 miles south. KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Justin?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Justin the lowest scan from KFWS is about 2,200 ft up.

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

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