Tolar, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tolar, Hood County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tolar?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 71 days in the Hood forecast zone and Hood County — the most common reported hazard around Tolar, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (54 days) and flash flooding (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | May 2026 | Mar 8, 2025 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 54 | Jun 2026 | Aug 17, 2024 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Apr 2025 | Jun 22, 2014 · $1.8 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 19 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2010 · $300,000 damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Jul 2021 | Jun 26, 2007 · $750,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2021 · $215,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2023 | Feb 1, 2011 · $75,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Mar 2022 | Mar 11, 2011 · $4.0 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 Hood forecast zone and Hood County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Tolar get?
A normal year brings about 1.0 inches of snow to Tolar, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Morgan Mill weather station 14.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Tolar?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 38 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 Tolar | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 38 mi east-northeast | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 78 mi west | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 120 mi south-southeast | 12,700 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 Tolar
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 102 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tolar, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on May 15, 2013, which touched down about 10 miles east of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 18, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 458 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 73 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on April 27, 1968.
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 Tolar'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.
Tolar radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tolar, TX?
KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 38 miles east-northeast. KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tolar?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tolar the lowest scan from KFWS is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Tolar 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 Tolar, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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