Mart, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mart, McLennan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mart?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 108 days in the McLennan forecast zone and McLennan County — the most common reported hazard around Mart, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (71 days) and excessive heat (57 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 108 | Nov 2025 | May 5, 2006 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 71 | Jun 2026 | Jun 12, 2014 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 57 | Jun 2026 | Jul 1, 2011 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 12 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 12 | Jun 2025 | May 2, 2007 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 10 | May 2021 | Oct 24, 2015 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2021 · 1 death · $2.6 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2023 | Dec 22, 1998 · 6 deaths |
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 McLennan forecast zone and McLennan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Mart?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 65 miles south-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 Mart | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 65 mi south-southwest | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 76 mi north-northwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 146 mi south-southwest | 17,300 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 Mart
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 87 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mart, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F5 on May 11, 1953, which passed about 13 miles northwest of town and caused 114 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 23, 2024, which passed about 15 miles south of town.
Hail: 337 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 April 26, 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 Mart'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.
Mart radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mart, TX?
KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 65 miles south-southwest. KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mart?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mart the lowest scan from KGRK is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mart 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 Mart, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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