Pittsburg, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pittsburg, Camp County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pittsburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 73 days in the Camp forecast zone and Camp County — the most common reported hazard around Pittsburg, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (57 days) and flash flooding (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 73 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 57 | May 2026 | Jun 8, 2025 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Nov 2025 | Dec 27, 2015 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 13 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $30,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2000 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Sep 2008 | Sep 13, 2008 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 1 | Apr 2011 | — |
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 Camp forecast zone and Camp County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pittsburg get?
A normal year brings about 1.1 inches of snow to Pittsburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pittsburg 5 Sse weather station 5.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 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 Pittsburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 76 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 Pittsburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 76 mi east-southeast | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 139 mi west-southwest | 16,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 162 mi north-northeast | 20,600 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 Pittsburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 109 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pittsburg, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 4, 1999, which passed about 17 miles northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on April 4, 2025, which passed about 16 miles south of town.
Hail: 320 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 40 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on January 18, 1995.
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 Pittsburg'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.
Pittsburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pittsburg, TX?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 76 miles east-southeast. KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX) is 139 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pittsburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pittsburg the lowest scan from KSHV is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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