Mount Vernon, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mount Vernon, Franklin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mount Vernon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 73 days in the Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County — the most common reported hazard around Mount Vernon, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (58 days) and flash flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 73 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 58 | Apr 2026 | Oct 13, 2014 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Apr 2024 | Jul 5, 2005 · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Jan 2026 | Feb 16, 2021 · $750,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $30,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Dec 2005 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | Aug 2011 | Aug 12, 2011 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | Apr 2025 | — |
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 Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mount Vernon get?
A normal year brings about 1.6 inches of snow to Mount Vernon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mt Vernon weather station 1.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Mount Vernon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 95 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 Mount Vernon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 95 mi east-southeast | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 128 mi west-southwest | 14,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 154 mi north-northeast | 19,000 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 Mount Vernon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 100 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mount Vernon, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on November 4, 2022, which passed about 23 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF2 on April 4, 2025, which passed about 22 miles north of town.
Hail: 312 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 42 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-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 Mount Vernon'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.
Mount Vernon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mount Vernon, TX?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 95 miles east-southeast. KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX) is 128 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mount Vernon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mount Vernon the lowest scan from KSHV is about 8,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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