Overton, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Overton, Rusk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Overton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 164 days in the Rusk forecast zone and Rusk County — the most common reported hazard around Overton, mostly in May and April. Next come excessive heat (81 days) and flash flooding (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 164 | May 2026 | Jun 28, 2011 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 81 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 33 | Jun 2024 | May 11, 2015 · $75,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Apr 2022 | Jul 22, 2006 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Jan 2026 | Feb 16, 2021 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2000 | — |
| Wildfires | 5 | Sep 2011 | Sep 4, 2011 · $100,000 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 Rusk forecast zone and Rusk County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Overton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 67 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 Overton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 67 mi east | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 137 mi west | 15,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 141 mi east-southeast | 16,400 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 Overton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 144 tornadoes within 25 miles of Overton, 46 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on November 15, 1987, which passed about 11 miles west of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on November 20, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 454 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 60 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on January 6, 1998.
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 Overton'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.
Overton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Overton, TX?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 67 miles east. KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX) is 137 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Overton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Overton the lowest scan from KSHV is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Overton 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 Overton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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