Sargent, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sargent, Matagorda County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sargent?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 32 days in the Coastal Matagorda forecast zone and Matagorda County — the most common reported hazard around Sargent, mostly in May and April. Next come flash flooding (27 days) and storm surge (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 32 | May 2026 | Apr 29, 2013 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jun 2025 | Sep 6, 2002 · $500,000 damage |
| Storm surge | 3 | Sep 2021 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Sep 2023 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Sep 2021 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 2 | Jun 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jun 2007 | — |
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 Coastal Matagorda forecast zone and Matagorda County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Sargent?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHGX (Houston, TX), about 58 miles 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Sargent | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHGX Houston, TX | 58 mi northeast | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCRP Corpus Christi, TX | 134 mi west-southwest | 15,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 157 mi west-northwest | 19,600 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 Sargent
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 52 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sargent, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and April. The strongest was an F3 on April 11, 1969, which touched down near town. The most recent was an EF0 on January 5, 2024, which touched down about 20 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 32 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on March 12, 2007.
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 Sargent'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.
Sargent radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sargent, TX?
KHGX (Houston, TX), about 58 miles northeast. KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX) is 134 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Sargent?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Sargent the lowest scan from KHGX is about 4,300 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Sargent 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 Sargent, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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