Redwater, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Redwater, Bowie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Redwater?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 134 days in the Bowie forecast zone and Bowie County — the most common reported hazard around Redwater, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (76 days) and flash flooding (52 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 134 | Jun 2026 | Mar 3, 2008 · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 76 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 52 | Jun 2026 | May 28, 1998 · $1.1 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 12 | Jan 2026 | Feb 16, 2021 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2000 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Jun 2015 | Jun 1, 2015 · $30 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Aug 2010 | Jun 25, 2007 · $30,000 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 Bowie forecast zone and Bowie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Redwater get?
A normal year brings about 1.2 inches of snow to Redwater, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Maud weather station 5.4 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 | 0.5 | 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 Redwater?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 67 miles south-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 Redwater | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 67 mi south-southeast | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 134 mi north | 15,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 153 mi northeast | 18,800 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 Redwater
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 123 tornadoes within 25 miles of Redwater, 43 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 12, 1971, which passed about 13 miles northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on March 4, 2025, which passed about 16 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 474 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 28, 2014.
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 Redwater'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.
Redwater radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Redwater, TX?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 67 miles south-southeast. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 134 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Redwater?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Redwater the lowest scan from KSHV is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Redwater 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 Redwater, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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