New Summerfield, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for New Summerfield, Cherokee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits New Summerfield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 130 days in the Cherokee forecast zone and Cherokee County — the most common reported hazard around New Summerfield, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (78 days) and flash flooding (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 130 | May 2026 | May 3, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 78 | Aug 2025 | Jul 4, 2000 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 42 | Jun 2025 | Jul 8, 2007 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Jan 2026 | Feb 16, 2021 · $800,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | May 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2000 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Sep 2022 | Jul 24, 1996 · $300,000 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 Cherokee forecast zone and Cherokee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover New Summerfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 81 miles east-northeast. 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 New Summerfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 81 mi east-northeast | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 134 mi west-northwest | 15,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 138 mi east-southeast | 15,900 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 New Summerfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 117 tornadoes within 25 miles of New Summerfield, 39 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on November 15, 1987, which passed about 9 miles west-northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on November 20, 2025, which touched down about 6 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 355 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 42 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on February 5, 2008.
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 New Summerfield'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.
New Summerfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to New Summerfield, TX?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 81 miles east-northeast. KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX) is 134 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in New Summerfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over New Summerfield the lowest scan from KSHV is about 7,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for New Summerfield 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 New Summerfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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