Maypearl, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Maypearl, Ellis County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Maypearl?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 100 days in the Ellis forecast zone and Ellis County — the most common reported hazard around Maypearl, mostly in April and May. Next come flash flooding (61 days) and excessive heat (54 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 100 | Mar 2025 | Mar 8, 2025 · 1 death · $9,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 61 | Jun 2026 | Jul 29, 2004 · 2 deaths · $20,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 54 | Jun 2026 | Jun 20, 2019 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 18 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2010 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Aug 2014 | Jul 9, 2012 · $271,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Jun 2019 | Nov 27, 2015 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2023 | Feb 1, 2011 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2021 · 2 deaths · $600,000 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 Ellis forecast zone and Ellis County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Maypearl?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 25 miles 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 Maypearl | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 25 mi northwest | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 112 mi south-southwest | 11,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 132 mi west | 14,800 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 Maypearl
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 193 tornadoes within 25 miles of Maypearl, 48 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 31, 1959, which passed about 24 miles south-southwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 30, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 731 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 112 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on June 12, 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 Maypearl'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.
Maypearl radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Maypearl, TX?
KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 25 miles northwest. KGRK (Central Texas, TX) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Maypearl?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Maypearl the lowest scan from KFWS is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Maypearl 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 Maypearl, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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