Leander, TX Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Leander, Williamson 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 Leander?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 107 days in the Williamson forecast zone and Williamson County — the most common reported hazard around Leander, mostly in May and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (85 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (22 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Flash flooding107Jun 2026Nov 15, 2001 · 2 deaths · $500,000 damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds85May 2026May 27, 2002 · $350,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms22Jan 2026Jan 27, 2009 · 1 death
Flooding7Jun 2020Oct 17, 1998 · $40,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill7Jan 2026Feb 14, 2021 · 2 deaths
Excessive heat6Aug 2024Jul 25, 2000 · 1 death
Lightning casualties & damage6Jul 2017Jul 19, 1998 · 1 death
Wildfires5Aug 2023Aug 8, 2023 · $2.0 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 Williamson forecast zone and Williamson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Leander?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 30 miles east-northeast. 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 LeanderView
KGRK
Central Texas, TX		30 mi east-northeast1,900 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KEWX
San Antonio, TX		61 mi south4,700 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KFWS
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX		142 mi north-northeast16,600 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 Leander

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 119 tornadoes within 25 miles of Leander, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F5 on May 27, 1997, which passed about 18 miles northeast of town and caused 27 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 1, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles north-northwest of town.

Hail: 713 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 141 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on September 24, 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 Leander'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.

Leander radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Leander, TX?

KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 30 miles east-northeast. KEWX (San Antonio, TX) is 61 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Leander?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Leander the lowest scan from KGRK is about 1,900 ft up.

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

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