Rosenberg, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rosenberg, Fort Bend County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rosenberg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Fort Bend forecast zone and Fort Bend County — the most common reported hazard around Rosenberg, mostly in May and August. Next come flash flooding (46 days) and lightning casualties & damage (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | Feb 2026 | May 2, 2000 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 46 | Oct 2021 | Aug 26, 2017 · 3 deaths · $8.0 billion damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 18 | Jun 2026 | Sep 11, 2003 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Sep 2023 | Jun 16, 2023 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Sep 2021 | Sep 12, 2008 · 3 deaths · $400 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2011 | Jan 16, 2007 · $2,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | Nov 1998 | — |
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 Fort Bend forecast zone and Fort Bend County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Rosenberg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHGX (Houston, TX), about 45 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 Rosenberg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHGX Houston, TX | 45 mi east | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 124 mi northwest | 13,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 133 mi west | 15,000 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 Rosenberg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 143 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rosenberg, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and November. The strongest was an F3 on April 19, 1965, which touched down about 13 miles west-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on June 12, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 181 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 16, 2024.
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 Rosenberg'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.
Rosenberg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rosenberg, TX?
KHGX (Houston, TX), about 45 miles east. KGRK (Central Texas, TX) is 124 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rosenberg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rosenberg the lowest scan from KHGX is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rosenberg 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 Rosenberg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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