Shepherd, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Shepherd, San Jacinto County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Shepherd?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 52 days in the San Jacinto forecast zone and San Jacinto County — the most common reported hazard around Shepherd, mostly in May and August. Next come flash flooding (40 days) and excessive heat (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 52 | May 2024 | Feb 10, 1998 · $3.8 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 40 | May 2024 | Aug 26, 2017 · 3 deaths · $350 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Sep 2023 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 5 | Feb 2021 | Dec 22, 1998 · $15,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2021 | Jan 16, 2007 · $1,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Sep 2008 | Sep 23, 2005 · 1 death · $10 million damage |
| Flooding | 1 | Nov 1998 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Feb 2021 | Feb 15, 2021 · $60,000 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 Jacinto forecast zone and San Jacinto County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Shepherd?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHGX (Houston, TX), about 70 miles south. 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 Shepherd | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHGX Houston, TX | 70 mi south | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLCH Lake Charles, LA | 110 mi east-southeast | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 129 mi east-northeast | 14,300 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 Shepherd
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 71 tornadoes within 25 miles of Shepherd, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and October. The strongest was an EF3 on December 28, 2024, which passed about 20 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 107 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 9, 2019.
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 Shepherd'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.
Shepherd radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Shepherd, TX?
KHGX (Houston, TX), about 70 miles south. KLCH (Lake Charles, LA) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Shepherd?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Shepherd the lowest scan from KHGX is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Shepherd 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 Shepherd, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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