Mobile City, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mobile City, Rockwall County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mobile City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 53 days in the Rockwall forecast zone and Rockwall County — the most common reported hazard around Mobile City, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (38 days) and flash flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 53 | Jun 2026 | Jul 1, 2011 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 38 | May 2025 | Mar 17, 2021 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | May 2026 | May 30, 1999 · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 18 | Jan 2026 | Dec 5, 2013 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2021 · $288,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2023 | Feb 1, 2011 · $30,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jun 2009 | Jun 11, 2009 · $750,000 damage |
| Flooding | 1 | Jun 2015 | Jun 21, 2015 · $1,000 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 Rockwall forecast zone and Rockwall County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Mobile City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 57 miles west-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 Mobile City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 57 mi west-southwest | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 153 mi east-southeast | 18,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 162 mi south-southwest | 20,700 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 Mobile City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 146 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mobile City, 39 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on December 26, 2015, which passed about 6 miles west-northwest of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 30, 2022, which touched down about 7 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 855 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 157 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.25-inch hail on April 11, 2016.
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 Mobile City'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.
Mobile City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mobile City, TX?
KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 57 miles west-southwest. KSHV (Shreveport, LA) is 153 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mobile City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mobile City the lowest scan from KFWS is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mobile City 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 Mobile City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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