Spring, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Spring, Harris County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Spring?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 244 days in the Inland Harris forecast zone and Harris County — the most common reported hazard around Spring, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (150 days) and excessive heat (70 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 244 | May 2026 | May 16, 2024 · 8 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 150 | Jun 2026 | Aug 26, 2017 · 38 deaths · $10.0 billion damage |
| Excessive heat | 70 | Sep 2023 | Sep 21, 2005 · 34 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 63 | May 2024 | Jul 15, 2012 · 2 deaths |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 11 | Sep 2021 | Jun 5, 2001 · 22 deaths · $5.0 billion damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Jun 2025 | Oct 17, 1998 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Jan 2025 | Jan 20, 2025 · 2 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | Feb 12, 2021 · 40 deaths · $34 million 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 Inland Harris forecast zone and Harris County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Spring?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHGX (Houston, TX), about 45 miles south-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 Spring | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHGX Houston, TX | 45 mi south-southeast | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 128 mi west-northwest | 14,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLCH Lake Charles, LA | 130 mi east | 14,400 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 Spring
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 191 tornadoes within 25 miles of Spring, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and November. The strongest was an F4 on November 21, 1992, which passed about 20 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on November 24, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 310 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.75-inch hail on April 10, 2004.
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 Spring'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.
Spring radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Spring, TX?
KHGX (Houston, TX), about 45 miles south-southeast. KGRK (Central Texas, TX) is 128 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Spring?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Spring the lowest scan from KHGX is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Spring 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 Spring, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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