Ladonia, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ladonia, Fannin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ladonia?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 94 days in the Fannin forecast zone and Fannin County — the most common reported hazard around Ladonia, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (53 days) and flash flooding (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 94 | May 2026 | May 23, 2024 · $1.8 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 53 | Jun 2026 | Aug 1, 2011 · 3 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 46 | Jun 2026 | Jun 28, 2007 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Feb 2, 2022 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Apr 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 · 3 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Aug 2025 | Feb 10, 2013 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2023 | Feb 1, 2011 · $100,000 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 Fannin forecast zone and Fannin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Ladonia?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 98 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 Ladonia | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 98 mi southwest | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 140 mi east-southeast | 16,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 152 mi north-northwest | 18,500 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 Ladonia
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 123 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ladonia, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 2, 1982, which passed about 24 miles northeast of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 8, 2025, which passed about 23 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 352 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 46 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 16, 1989.
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 Ladonia'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.
Ladonia radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ladonia, TX?
KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 98 miles southwest. KSHV (Shreveport, LA) is 140 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ladonia?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ladonia the lowest scan from KFWS is about 9,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ladonia 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 Ladonia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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