Milam, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Milam, Sabine County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Milam?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 83 days in the Sabine forecast zone and Sabine County — the most common reported hazard around Milam, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (75 days) and flash flooding (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 83 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 75 | May 2026 | May 27, 2015 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jan 2022 | Mar 30, 2008 · $2.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 5 | Jan 2026 | Feb 16, 2021 · $3.4 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Aug 2020 | Aug 27, 2020 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Dec 1998 | — |
| High winds | 2 | May 2016 | May 11, 2012 · $100,000 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 Sabine forecast zone and Sabine County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Milam?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPOE (Fort Polk, LA), about 52 miles east-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 Milam | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 52 mi east-southeast | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 69 mi north | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLCH Lake Charles, LA | 98 mi south-southeast | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Milam
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Milam, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F3 on February 12, 1950, which passed about 15 miles north-northeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 28, 2025, which passed about 23 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 162 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 10, 1962.
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 Milam'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.
Milam radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Milam, TX?
KPOE (Fort Polk, LA), about 52 miles east-southeast. KSHV (Shreveport, LA) is 69 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Milam?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Milam the lowest scan from KPOE is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Milam 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 Milam, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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