White Oak, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for White Oak, Gregg County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits White Oak?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 114 days in the Gregg forecast zone and Gregg County — the most common reported hazard around White Oak, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (80 days) and flash flooding (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 114 | Jul 2025 | Mar 11, 2018 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 80 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 45 | Apr 2026 | Mar 30, 2008 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 13 | Jun 2024 | Feb 14, 2001 · $140,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Apr 2019 | Sep 27, 2007 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Jan 2026 | Feb 16, 2021 · $413,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Dec 2000 | Feb 4, 1996 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2017 · 1 death |
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 Gregg forecast zone and Gregg County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover White Oak?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 59 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 White Oak | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 59 mi east | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 143 mi west | 16,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 146 mi southeast | 17,300 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 White Oak
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 128 tornadoes within 25 miles of White Oak, 45 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on November 15, 1987, which passed about 23 miles southwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on October 28, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles south of town.
Hail: 384 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 48 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on January 6, 1998.
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 White Oak'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.
White Oak radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to White Oak, TX?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 59 miles east. KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX) is 143 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in White Oak?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over White Oak the lowest scan from KSHV is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for White Oak 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 White Oak, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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