McLeod, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for McLeod, Cass County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits McLeod?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 110 days in the Cass forecast zone and Cass County — the most common reported hazard around McLeod, mostly in April and June. Next come excessive heat (81 days) and flash flooding (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 110 | Mar 2026 | Oct 9, 2009 · $325,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 81 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Jun 2026 | Jul 28, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Jan 2026 | Feb 16, 2021 · $2.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $125,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2000 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Dec 2018 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | May 1997 | May 2, 1997 · $5,000 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 Cass forecast zone and Cass County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover McLeod?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 37 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 McLeod | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 37 mi south-southeast | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 140 mi south-southeast | 16,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 163 mi north | 20,800 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 McLeod
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 137 tornadoes within 25 miles of McLeod, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on April 30, 1954, which passed about 16 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 16 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 421 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 44 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 McLeod'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.
McLeod radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to McLeod, TX?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 37 miles south-southeast. KPOE (Fort Polk, LA) is 140 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in McLeod?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over McLeod the lowest scan from KSHV is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for McLeod 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 McLeod, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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