Tenaha, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tenaha, Shelby County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tenaha?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 99 days in the Shelby forecast zone and Shelby County — the most common reported hazard around Tenaha, mostly in June and August. Next come excessive heat (83 days) and flash flooding (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | Oct 2025 | Feb 10, 1998 · $8.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 83 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Aug 2025 | Jan 28, 1999 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | May 2015 | Jul 14, 2014 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Jan 2026 | Feb 16, 2021 · $30,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $75,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Nov 2003 | Jan 31, 1999 · $60,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2000 | — |
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 Shelby forecast zone and Shelby County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Tenaha?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 42 miles 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 Tenaha | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 42 mi northeast | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 93 mi southeast | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLCH Lake Charles, LA | 140 mi south-southeast | 16,200 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 Tenaha
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 117 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tenaha, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and February. The strongest was an F4 on February 12, 1950, which passed about 15 miles east of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 28, 2025, which passed about 17 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 255 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 13, 2023.
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 Tenaha'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.
Tenaha radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tenaha, TX?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 42 miles northeast. KPOE (Fort Polk, LA) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tenaha?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tenaha the lowest scan from KSHV is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Tenaha 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 Tenaha, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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