Sealy, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sealy, Austin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sealy?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 49 days in the Austin forecast zone and Austin County — the most common reported hazard around Sealy, mostly in May and April. Next come flash flooding (30 days) and excessive heat (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 49 | Feb 2026 | Apr 25, 2015 · 1 death · $2,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jan 2024 | Jan 13, 2007 · 2 deaths · $8,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Sep 2023 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 5 | Jan 2025 | Dec 23, 1998 · $15,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2011 | Jan 16, 2007 · $1,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2017 | Sep 7, 1998 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Feb 2021 | Feb 15, 2021 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 1 | Apr 2023 | — |
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 Austin forecast zone and Austin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Sealy?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHGX (Houston, TX), about 68 miles east-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 Sealy | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHGX Houston, TX | 68 mi east-southeast | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 98 mi northwest | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 112 mi west | 11,400 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 Sealy
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 87 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sealy, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and January. The strongest was an F3 on April 19, 1965, which touched down about 24 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2024, which passed about 15 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 118 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 25, 1997.
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 Sealy'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.
Sealy radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sealy, TX?
KHGX (Houston, TX), about 68 miles east-southeast. KGRK (Central Texas, TX) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sealy?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sealy the lowest scan from KHGX is about 5,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sealy 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 Sealy, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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