Strawn, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Strawn, Palo Pinto County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Strawn?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 74 days in the Palo Pinto forecast zone and Palo Pinto County — the most common reported hazard around Strawn, mostly in June and April. Next come excessive heat (50 days) and flash flooding (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 74 | Jun 2026 | Jun 10, 2009 · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 50 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Jun 2025 | Mar 30, 2007 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Dec 24, 2009 · 1 death · $75,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 18 | Jul 2023 | Jul 4, 2011 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Jun 2016 | Jun 23, 2015 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2023 | Jan 13, 2007 · $40,000 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 Palo Pinto forecast zone and Palo Pinto County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Strawn?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX), about 44 miles west. 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 Strawn | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 44 mi west | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 70 mi east | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 128 mi north-northwest | 14,100 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 Strawn
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 66 tornadoes within 25 miles of Strawn, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 12, 1982, which passed about 16 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 18, 2025, which passed about 19 miles west of town.
Hail: 327 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 59 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 5, 2009.
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 Strawn'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.
Strawn radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Strawn, TX?
KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX), about 44 miles west. KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Strawn?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Strawn the lowest scan from KDYX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Strawn 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 Strawn, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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