Moulton, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Moulton, Lavaca County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Moulton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 99 days in the Lavaca forecast zone and Lavaca County — the most common reported hazard around Moulton, mostly in June and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (37 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (7 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 99 | Jun 2026 | Apr 10, 1997 · 1 death · $1.1 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 37 | May 2024 | Jun 15, 1998 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Dec 2002 | Oct 17, 1998 · $300,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Dec 2024 | Jul 31, 1997 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2017 | Jul 15, 2003 · $400,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2022 | Feb 15, 2021 · 2 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2023 | — |
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 Lavaca forecast zone and Lavaca County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Moulton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEWX (San Antonio, TX), about 54 miles west. 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 Moulton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 54 mi west | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 81 mi north | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHGX Houston, TX | 125 mi east | 13,500 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 Moulton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 67 tornadoes within 25 miles of Moulton, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and September. The strongest was an F3 on September 20, 1967, which passed about 16 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 18, 2021, which touched down about 20 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 117 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 16, 1980.
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 Moulton'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.
Moulton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Moulton, TX?
KEWX (San Antonio, TX), about 54 miles west. KGRK (Central Texas, TX) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Moulton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Moulton the lowest scan from KEWX is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Moulton 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 Moulton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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