River Oaks, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for River Oaks, Tarrant County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits River Oaks?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 240 days in the Tarrant forecast zone and Tarrant County — the most common reported hazard around River Oaks, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (160 days) and lightning casualties & damage (75 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 240 | Jun 2026 | Mar 29, 2017 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 160 | Jun 2026 | Apr 30, 2004 · 3 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 75 | May 2026 | Apr 25, 2026 · 2 deaths · $750,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 70 | Jun 2026 | Aug 1, 2023 · 13 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Jan 2026 | Dec 5, 2013 · 2 deaths · $10 million damage |
| Flooding | 21 | Apr 2024 | Jun 3, 2022 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 13 | May 2026 | Feb 24, 2007 · $225,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2021 · 3 deaths · $11 million 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 Tarrant forecast zone and Tarrant County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does River Oaks get?
A normal year brings about 2.0 inches of snow to River Oaks, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ft Worth Wsfo weather station 7.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 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 River Oaks?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 15 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 River Oaks | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 15 mi south-southeast | 800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 109 mi west | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 142 mi south | 16,600 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 River Oaks
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 208 tornadoes within 25 miles of River Oaks, 47 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 25, 1990, which passed about 22 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on March 16, 2023, which passed about 21 miles east of town.
Hail: 1,513 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 279 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on June 12, 2023.
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 River Oaks'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.
River Oaks radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to River Oaks, TX?
KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 15 miles south-southeast. KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in River Oaks?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over River Oaks the lowest scan from KFWS is about 800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for River Oaks 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 River Oaks, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.