Snook, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Snook, Burleson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Snook?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 53 days in the Burleson forecast zone and Burleson County — the most common reported hazard around Snook, mostly in April and May. Next come flash flooding (18 days) and excessive heat (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 53 | Mar 2025 | Feb 3, 2012 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jun 2026 | Nov 3, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Sep 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2023 | Dec 13, 2000 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Jan 2026 | Dec 23, 1998 · $15,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | May 2015 | May 6, 2015 · $10,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Aug 2017 | Aug 25, 2017 · $20 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Feb 2021 | Feb 15, 2021 · $108,000 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 Burleson forecast zone and Burleson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Snook?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 56 miles west-northwest. 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 Snook | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 56 mi west-northwest | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 108 mi west-southwest | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHGX Houston, TX | 109 mi southeast | 11,000 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 Snook
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 89 tornadoes within 25 miles of Snook, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 10, 1959, which passed about 21 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on March 21, 2022, which touched down near town.
Hail: 239 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on January 22, 1999.
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 Snook'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.
Snook radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Snook, TX?
KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 56 miles west-northwest. KEWX (San Antonio, TX) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Snook?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Snook the lowest scan from KGRK is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Snook 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 Snook, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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