Pattison, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pattison, Waller County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pattison?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 32 days in the Waller forecast zone and Waller County — the most common reported hazard around Pattison, mostly in May and August. Next come flash flooding (22 days) and excessive heat (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 32 | Oct 2025 | May 16, 2024 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Oct 2021 | Apr 18, 2016 · 1 death · $6.7 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Sep 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2021 | Jan 16, 2007 · $2,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Sep 2021 | Aug 25, 2017 · $350 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Feb 2021 | Feb 15, 2021 · $328,000 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 Waller forecast zone and Waller County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Pattison?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHGX (Houston, TX), about 59 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 Pattison | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHGX Houston, TX | 59 mi east-southeast | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 105 mi northwest | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 123 mi west | 13,300 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 Pattison
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 114 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pattison, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F3 on June 5, 1950, which passed about 15 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on November 24, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 184 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 25, 1997.
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 Pattison'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.
Pattison radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pattison, TX?
KHGX (Houston, TX), about 59 miles east-southeast. KGRK (Central Texas, TX) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pattison?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pattison the lowest scan from KHGX is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pattison 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 Pattison, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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