Yantis, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Yantis, Wood County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Yantis?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 119 days in the Wood forecast zone and Wood County — the most common reported hazard around Yantis, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (78 days) and flash flooding (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 119 | Jun 2026 | May 14, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 78 | Aug 2025 | Aug 4, 2011 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Apr 2024 | Sep 14, 2009 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 17 | Jan 2026 | Feb 16, 2021 · $142,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Apr 2025 | Feb 14, 2001 · $126,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $75,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2000 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jun 2011 | Jun 28, 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 Wood forecast zone and Wood County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Yantis?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 103 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 Yantis | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 103 mi west-southwest | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 106 mi east-southeast | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 177 mi north-northeast | 23,900 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 Yantis
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 117 tornadoes within 25 miles of Yantis, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF3 on April 29, 2017, which passed about 7 miles west-northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 4, 2025, which passed about 17 miles south of town.
Hail: 297 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 November 25, 1988.
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 Yantis'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.
Yantis radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Yantis, TX?
KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX), about 103 miles west-southwest. KSHV (Shreveport, LA) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Yantis?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Yantis the lowest scan from KFWS is about 10,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Yantis 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 Yantis, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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