Kerens, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kerens, Navarro County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kerens?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 96 days in the Navarro forecast zone and Navarro County — the most common reported hazard around Kerens, mostly in June and April. Next come flash flooding (56 days) and excessive heat (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 96 | May 2025 | Mar 2, 1997 · 2 deaths · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 56 | Aug 2025 | May 1, 2004 · 2 deaths · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 53 | Jun 2026 | Aug 28, 2009 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 15 | Jul 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 13 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2010 · $150,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2, 2014 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Feb 15, 2021 · $2.7 million damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Aug 2014 | Sep 4, 2011 · $215,000 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 Navarro forecast zone and Navarro County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Kerens?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 70 miles west-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 Kerens | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 70 mi west-northwest | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 119 mi southwest | 12,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 141 mi east | 16,400 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 Kerens
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kerens, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on April 29, 2017, which passed about 15 miles northeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 3, 2024, which touched down about 20 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 238 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 31 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 20, 1955.
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 Kerens'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.
Kerens radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kerens, TX?
KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 70 miles west-northwest. KGRK (Central Texas, TX) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kerens?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kerens the lowest scan from KFWS is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kerens 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 Kerens, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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