Leary, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Leary, Bowie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Leary?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 134 days in the Bowie forecast zone and Bowie County — the most common reported hazard around Leary, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (76 days) and flash flooding (52 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 134 | Jun 2026 | Mar 3, 2008 · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 76 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 52 | Jun 2026 | May 28, 1998 · $1.1 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 12 | Jan 2026 | Feb 16, 2021 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2000 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Jun 2015 | Jun 1, 2015 · $30 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Aug 2010 | Jun 25, 2007 · $30,000 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 Bowie forecast zone and Bowie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Leary get?
A normal year brings about 2.1 inches of snow to Leary, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Texarkana weather station 8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Leary?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 73 miles south-southeast. 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 Leary | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 73 mi south-southeast | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 126 mi north | 13,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 146 mi northeast | 17,400 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 Leary
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 104 tornadoes within 25 miles of Leary, 36 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on March 12, 1971, which passed about 11 miles west-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on March 4, 2025, which passed about 15 miles west of town.
Hail: 461 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 35 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 28, 2014.
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 Leary'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.
Leary radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Leary, TX?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 73 miles south-southeast. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Leary?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Leary the lowest scan from KSHV is about 6,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Leary 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 Leary, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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