Willow Park, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Willow Park, Parker County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Willow Park?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 117 days in the Parker forecast zone and Parker County — the most common reported hazard around Willow Park, mostly in May and April. Next come excessive heat (55 days) and flash flooding (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 117 | Jun 2026 | Apr 25, 2026 · 1 death · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 55 | Jun 2026 | Jul 7, 2023 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 43 | May 2026 | Jun 4, 2000 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2026 | Dec 5, 2013 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2021 · $1.3 million damage |
| Wildfires | 9 | Dec 2012 | Jan 29, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 8 | May 2021 | Jun 26, 2007 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Jun 2025 | Mar 8, 2016 · $300,000 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 Parker forecast zone and Parker County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Willow Park?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 24 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 Willow Park | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 24 mi east-southeast | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 95 mi west | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 135 mi northwest | 15,300 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 Willow Park
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 210 tornadoes within 25 miles of Willow Park, 53 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on May 15, 2013, which touched down about 22 miles south of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 18, 2025, which passed about 24 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 1,183 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 181 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 1, 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 Willow Park'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.
Willow Park radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Willow Park, TX?
KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 24 miles east-southeast. KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Willow Park?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Willow Park the lowest scan from KFWS is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Willow Park 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 Willow Park, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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