Malone, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Malone, Hill County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Malone?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 72 days in the Hill forecast zone and Hill County — the most common reported hazard around Malone, mostly in April and May. Next come excessive heat (53 days) and flash flooding (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 72 | Apr 2026 | Oct 15, 2007 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 53 | Jun 2026 | Jun 19, 1998 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 39 | Jul 2025 | Sep 8, 2010 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2010 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2026 | Feb 15, 2021 · 2 deaths · $575,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Apr 2017 | Jun 2, 2016 · $1,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2023 | Feb 1, 2011 · $150,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 3 | Jul 2023 | Sep 8, 2011 · $975,000 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 Hill forecast zone and Hill County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Malone?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 51 miles north-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 Malone | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 51 mi north-northwest | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 87 mi south-southwest | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 144 mi west-northwest | 17,100 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 Malone
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 104 tornadoes within 25 miles of Malone, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on May 11, 1953, which passed about 12 miles south of town and caused 114 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 30, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles north of town.
Hail: 284 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 36 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 9, 2024.
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 Malone'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.
Malone radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Malone, TX?
KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 51 miles north-northwest. KGRK (Central Texas, TX) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Malone?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Malone the lowest scan from KFWS is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Malone 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 Malone, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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