Taylor Landing, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Taylor Landing, Jefferson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Taylor Landing?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 99 days in the Lower Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County — the most common reported hazard around Taylor Landing, mostly in August and May. Next come flash flooding (97 days) and lightning casualties & damage (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | May 2026 | Aug 14, 1998 · 1 death · $75,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 97 | Jun 2026 | Aug 27, 2017 · 5 deaths · $3.0 billion damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 13 | Jun 2025 | Jul 23, 2009 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Sep 2017 | Jul 30, 1997 · $20,000 damage |
| Coastal flooding | 3 | Nov 2024 | Sep 11, 2024 · $1,000 damage |
| Storm surge | 2 | Jul 2024 | Jul 8, 2024 · $2,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Jul 2024 | — |
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 Lower Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Taylor Landing?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLCH (Lake Charles, LA), about 58 miles east-northeast. 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 Taylor Landing | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLCH Lake Charles, LA | 58 mi east-northeast | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHGX Houston, TX | 63 mi west-southwest | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 112 mi northeast | 11,500 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 Taylor Landing
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 136 tornadoes within 25 miles of Taylor Landing, 36 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and October. The strongest was an F4 on November 7, 1957, which passed about 17 miles east-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF3 on December 28, 2024, which passed about 5 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 132 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 6, 1969.
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 Taylor Landing'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.
Taylor Landing radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Taylor Landing, TX?
KLCH (Lake Charles, LA), about 58 miles east-northeast. KHGX (Houston, TX) is 63 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Taylor Landing?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Taylor Landing the lowest scan from KLCH is about 4,300 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Taylor Landing 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 Taylor Landing, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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