Nada, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Nada, Colorado County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Nada?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 49 days in the Colorado forecast zone and Colorado County — the most common reported hazard around Nada, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (25 days) and excessive heat (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 49 | Oct 2025 | Oct 19, 2002 · $215,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Aug 2022 | Apr 18, 2016 · $2.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Sep 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2021 | Dec 13, 2000 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Jun 2015 | Sep 7, 1998 · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Jan 2025 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Jan 1996 | Jan 18, 1996 · $50,000 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 Colorado forecast zone and Colorado County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Nada?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHGX (Houston, TX), about 78 miles east. 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 Nada | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHGX Houston, TX | 78 mi east | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 101 mi west-northwest | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 108 mi north-northwest | 10,900 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 Nada
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 90 tornadoes within 25 miles of Nada, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and November. The strongest was an F3 on April 19, 1965, which touched down about 23 miles east of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on June 12, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 85 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 20, 1996.
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 Nada'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.
Nada radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Nada, TX?
KHGX (Houston, TX), about 78 miles east. KEWX (San Antonio, TX) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Nada?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Nada the lowest scan from KHGX is about 6,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Nada 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 Nada, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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