San Augustine, TX Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for San Augustine, San Augustine County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits San Augustine?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 83 days in the San Augustine forecast zone and San Augustine County — the most common reported hazard around San Augustine, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (58 days) and flash flooding (19 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Excessive heat83Aug 2025—
Damaging thunderstorm winds58May 2026Feb 10, 1998 · $15 million damage
Flash flooding19Jul 2024Mar 30, 2008 · 1 death · $5.0 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill6Jan 2026Jan 7, 2010 · $50,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms4Aug 2020Sep 13, 2008 · $500,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms4Jan 2026Feb 16, 2021 · $6.0 million damage
Ice storms & sleet2Dec 1998—
Lightning casualties & damage2Apr 2009Apr 18, 2009 · $2,000 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 San Augustine forecast zone and San Augustine County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover San Augustine?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 66 miles north-northeast. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over San AugustineView
KSHV
Shreveport, LA		66 mi north-northeast5,200 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KPOE
Fort Polk, LA		72 mi east-southeast5,900 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KLCH
Lake Charles, LA		111 mi south-southeast11,200 ftLimited — 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 San Augustine

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 77 tornadoes within 25 miles of San Augustine, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F3 on February 12, 1950, which touched down about 19 miles north-northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 28, 2025, which passed about 13 miles north-northeast of town.

Hail: 143 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 20, 2003.

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 San Augustine'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.

San Augustine radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to San Augustine, TX?

KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 66 miles north-northeast. KPOE (Fort Polk, LA) is 72 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near San Augustine?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over San Augustine the lowest scan from KSHV is about 5,200 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.

Is TALON's radar for San Augustine 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 San Augustine, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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