Kennedale, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kennedale, Tarrant County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kennedale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 240 days in the Tarrant forecast zone and Tarrant County — the most common reported hazard around Kennedale, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (160 days) and lightning casualties & damage (75 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 240 | Jun 2026 | Mar 29, 2017 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 160 | Jun 2026 | Apr 30, 2004 · 3 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 75 | May 2026 | Apr 25, 2026 · 2 deaths · $750,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 70 | Jun 2026 | Aug 1, 2023 · 13 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Jan 2026 | Dec 5, 2013 · 2 deaths · $10 million damage |
| Flooding | 21 | Apr 2024 | Jun 3, 2022 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 13 | May 2026 | Feb 24, 2007 · $225,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2021 · 3 deaths · $11 million 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 Tarrant forecast zone and Tarrant County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Kennedale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 7 miles 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 Kennedale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 7 mi southwest | 300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 119 mi west | 12,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 133 mi south | 15,000 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 Kennedale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 245 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kennedale, 57 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on March 28, 2000, which passed about 11 miles northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 4, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 1,430 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 256 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on June 12, 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 Kennedale'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.
Kennedale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kennedale, TX?
KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 7 miles southwest. KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kennedale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kennedale the lowest scan from KFWS is about 300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kennedale 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 Kennedale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.