Rose City, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rose City, Orange County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rose City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 73 days in the Southern Orange forecast zone and Orange County — the most common reported hazard around Rose City, mostly in August and May. Next come flash flooding (62 days) and flooding (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Feb 2026 | Jul 18, 2009 · 1 death · $3,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 62 | Jun 2026 | Aug 26, 2017 · 10 deaths · $1.5 billion damage |
| Flooding | 13 | Sep 2017 | Mar 21, 2012 · 1 death · $1,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2012 | Feb 10, 1998 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Southern Orange forecast zone and Orange County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Rose City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLCH (Lake Charles, LA), about 50 miles east. 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 Rose City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLCH Lake Charles, LA | 50 mi east | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHGX Houston, TX | 76 mi southwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 97 mi northeast | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Rose City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 168 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rose City, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and June. The strongest was an F4 on November 7, 1957, which passed about 14 miles southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF3 on December 28, 2024, which passed about 20 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 183 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 6, 1969.
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 Rose City'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.
Rose City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rose City, TX?
KLCH (Lake Charles, LA), about 50 miles east. KHGX (Houston, TX) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Rose City?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Rose City the lowest scan from KLCH is about 3,500 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Rose City 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 Rose City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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