Wallis, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wallis, Austin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wallis?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 49 days in the Austin forecast zone and Austin County — the most common reported hazard around Wallis, mostly in May and April. Next come flash flooding (30 days) and excessive heat (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 49 | Feb 2026 | Apr 25, 2015 · 1 death · $2,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jan 2024 | Jan 13, 2007 · 2 deaths · $8,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Sep 2023 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 5 | Jan 2025 | Dec 23, 1998 · $15,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2011 | Jan 16, 2007 · $1,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2017 | Sep 7, 1998 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Feb 2021 | Feb 15, 2021 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 1 | Apr 2023 | — |
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 Austin forecast zone and Austin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Wallis?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHGX (Houston, TX), about 60 miles east. 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 Wallis | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHGX Houston, TX | 60 mi east | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 109 mi northwest | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 118 mi west | 12,400 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 Wallis
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 125 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wallis, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and November. The strongest was an F3 on April 19, 1965, which touched down about 13 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on June 12, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles south of town.
Hail: 137 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 20, 1996.
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 Wallis'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.
Wallis radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wallis, TX?
KHGX (Houston, TX), about 60 miles east. KGRK (Central Texas, TX) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wallis?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wallis the lowest scan from KHGX is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wallis 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 Wallis, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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