Richardson, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Richardson, Dallas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Richardson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 197 days in the Dallas forecast zone and Dallas County — the most common reported hazard around Richardson, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (152 days) and excessive heat (79 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 197 | Jun 2026 | Jul 7, 2012 · 2 deaths · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 152 | Jun 2026 | Mar 19, 2006 · 1 death · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 79 | Jun 2026 | Jul 1, 1998 · 23 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 34 | Nov 2025 | Jun 28, 2020 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | Dec 5, 2013 · 3 deaths · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 20 | Aug 2022 | Nov 27, 2015 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2021 · 10 deaths · $6.3 million damage |
| High winds | 8 | May 2026 | Feb 24, 2007 · $225,000 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 Dallas forecast zone and Dallas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Richardson get?
A normal year brings about 1.7 inches of snow to Richardson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dallas Love Fld weather station 11.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 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 Richardson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 44 miles southwest. 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 Richardson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 44 mi southwest | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 151 mi west | 18,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 160 mi south-southwest | 20,300 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 Richardson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 169 tornadoes within 25 miles of Richardson, 40 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on December 26, 2015, which passed about 11 miles east-southeast of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 28, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 1,241 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 228 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.25-inch hail on April 11, 2016.
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 Richardson'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.
Richardson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Richardson, TX?
KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 44 miles southwest. KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX) is 151 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Richardson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Richardson the lowest scan from KFWS is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Richardson 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 Richardson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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