Weston Lakes, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Weston Lakes, Fort Bend County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Weston Lakes?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Fort Bend forecast zone and Fort Bend County — the most common reported hazard around Weston Lakes, mostly in May and August. Next come flash flooding (46 days) and lightning casualties & damage (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | Feb 2026 | May 2, 2000 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 46 | Oct 2021 | Aug 26, 2017 · 3 deaths · $8.0 billion damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 18 | Jun 2026 | Sep 11, 2003 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Sep 2023 | Jun 16, 2023 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Sep 2021 | Sep 12, 2008 · 3 deaths · $400 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2011 | Jan 16, 2007 · $2,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | Nov 1998 | — |
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 Fort Bend forecast zone and Fort Bend County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Weston Lakes?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHGX (Houston, TX), about 53 miles east-southeast. 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 Weston Lakes | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHGX Houston, TX | 53 mi east-southeast | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 114 mi northwest | 11,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 126 mi west | 13,700 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 Weston Lakes
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 129 tornadoes within 25 miles of Weston Lakes, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F3 on April 19, 1965, which touched down about 15 miles south-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on November 24, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 157 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 16, 2024.
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 Weston Lakes'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.
Weston Lakes radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Weston Lakes, TX?
KHGX (Houston, TX), about 53 miles east-southeast. KGRK (Central Texas, TX) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Weston Lakes?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Weston Lakes the lowest scan from KHGX is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Weston Lakes 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 Weston Lakes, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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