Mont Belvieu, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mont Belvieu, Chambers County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mont Belvieu?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 36 days in the Chambers forecast zone and Chambers County — the most common reported hazard around Mont Belvieu, mostly in June and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (34 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 36 | Jun 2026 | Sep 19, 2019 · $80 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 34 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2, 2000 · $150,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 14 | Sep 2021 | Sep 23, 2005 · $8.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Sep 2023 | Sep 22, 2005 · 1 death |
| Coastal flooding | 4 | Oct 2006 | Nov 16, 1996 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | May 2017 | Jun 24, 2010 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 1997 | — |
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 Chambers forecast zone and Chambers County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Mont Belvieu?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHGX (Houston, TX), about 29 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 Mont Belvieu | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHGX Houston, TX | 29 mi south-southwest | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLCH Lake Charles, LA | 101 mi east-northeast | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 145 mi northeast | 17,100 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 Mont Belvieu
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 191 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mont Belvieu, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and November. The strongest was an F4 on November 21, 1992, which passed about 12 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2024, which passed about 24 miles south of town.
Hail: 115 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 20, 1995.
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 Mont Belvieu'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.
Mont Belvieu radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mont Belvieu, TX?
KHGX (Houston, TX), about 29 miles south-southwest. KLCH (Lake Charles, LA) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Mont Belvieu flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 36 days in the Chambers forecast zone and Chambers County. TALON's free flash-flood risk layer shows, every 2 minutes, how close the rain that has fallen is to what it takes to flood — turn it on under Layers.
Is TALON's radar for Mont Belvieu 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 Mont Belvieu, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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