Valley View, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Valley View, Cooke County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Valley View?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 98 days in the Cooke forecast zone and Cooke County — the most common reported hazard around Valley View, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (53 days) and flash flooding (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 98 | Mar 2026 | Jun 18, 2011 · $1.2 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 53 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 44 | Oct 2025 | Jun 18, 2007 · 3 deaths · $28 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Jan 2026 | Dec 5, 2013 · $300,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Jan 2020 | Apr 29, 2009 · $2.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2021 · $185,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Apr 2025 | May 21, 2013 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Mar 2015 | Feb 1, 2011 · $150,000 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 Cooke forecast zone and Cooke County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Valley View get?
A normal year brings about 2.6 inches of snow to Valley View, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gainesville 5 Ene weather station 12.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 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 Valley View?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 63 miles south. 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 Valley View | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 63 mi south | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 121 mi west-northwest | 12,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 128 mi north | 14,200 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 Valley View
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 118 tornadoes within 25 miles of Valley View, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF3 on May 25, 2024, which crossed near town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 28, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 651 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 99 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.90-inch hail on June 15, 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 Valley View'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.
Valley View radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Valley View, TX?
KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 63 miles south. KFDR (Frederick, OK) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Valley View?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Valley View the lowest scan from KFWS is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Valley View 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 Valley View, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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