West Tawakoni, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Tawakoni, Hunt County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Tawakoni?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 98 days in the Hunt forecast zone and Hunt County — the most common reported hazard around West Tawakoni, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (56 days) and flash flooding (55 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 98 | Mar 2025 | Jan 2, 2017 · 2 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 56 | Jun 2026 | Aug 6, 2011 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 55 | Jan 2025 | Feb 8, 2023 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Jan 2026 | Feb 2, 2022 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 15 | Aug 2017 | Jan 25, 2012 · 1 death · $3,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 7 | Feb 2016 | Sep 4, 2011 · $430,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | May 2011 | May 11, 2011 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2023 | 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 Hunt forecast zone and Hunt County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does West Tawakoni get?
A normal year brings about 1.3 inches of snow to West Tawakoni, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Emory weather station 15 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 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 West Tawakoni?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 77 miles west-southwest. 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 West Tawakoni | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 77 mi west-southwest | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 131 mi east-southeast | 14,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 170 mi south-southwest | 22,300 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 West Tawakoni
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 106 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Tawakoni, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on April 29, 2017, which passed about 25 miles south-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on November 4, 2022, which passed about 15 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 332 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 59 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on June 22, 1955.
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 West Tawakoni'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.
West Tawakoni radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Tawakoni, TX?
KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 77 miles west-southwest. KSHV (Shreveport, LA) is 131 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West Tawakoni?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Tawakoni the lowest scan from KFWS is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for West Tawakoni 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 West Tawakoni, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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