Live Doppler Rain Radar — Texas
The Texas Rain Radar provides live, high-resolution Doppler reflectivity scans tracking active precipitation, cloud burst intensity, and storm movement across {state} counties. Track real-time rainfall, precipitation movement, and storm reflectivity across Texas on our live interactive Doppler rain radar map. Data updates every 5 to 10 minutes from NOAA & NWS dual-polarization Doppler stations.
NWS Radar Station Infrastructure (Texas)
Radar surveillance across Texas relies on National Weather Service (NWS) NEXRAD WSR-88D Doppler stations including **KHGX** (Houston/Galveston Radar in Houston), **KFWS** (Dallas/Fort Worth Radar in Fort Worth), **KEWP** (Austin/San Antonio Radar in New Braunfels), **KCRP** (Corpus Christi Radar in Corpus Christi), **KBRO** (Brownsville Radar in Brownsville), **KAMA** (Amarillo Radar in Amarillo), **KLBB** (Lubbock Radar in Lubbock), **KSJT** (San Angelo Radar in San Angelo). These high-frequency microwave radar sites transmit pulsed radio beams every 4.5 to 10 minutes, generating real-time base reflectivity scans.
Active Station Callsigns
How to Read Rain Radar Scale
Indicates light rain or atmospheric drizzle that usually does not impede travel.
Represents steady, moderate rainfall. Roads may experience pooling and reduced visibility.
Indicates torrential downpours, severe convective thunderstorms, lightning, or potential hail cores.
Regional Climate & Atmospheric Context
Texas spans multiple severe weather zones, ranging from Tornado Alley in North Texas to Gulf Coast tropical storm corridors. Rapid convective storm development is frequent during spring and autumn. Using S-band dual-polarization technology, radar pulses measure raindrop diameter and ice density to distinguish between light drizzle, torrential downpours, and hail.