Alpine, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Alpine, Brewster County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Alpine?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 75 days in the Davis Mountains Foothills forecast zone and Brewster County — the most common reported hazard around Alpine, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (69 days) and high winds (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 75 | Jun 2026 | May 10, 2009 · $88,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 69 | Jun 2026 | Jul 3, 2025 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Dec 2020 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jun 2021 | — |
| Dust storms | 1 | May 2024 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Feb 2003 | Feb 20, 2003 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 1 | Sep 2008 | Sep 9, 2008 · $14 million 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 Davis Mountains Foothills forecast zone and Brewster County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Alpine get?
A normal year brings about 2.2 inches of snow to Alpine, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Alpine weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Alpine?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 140 miles northeast. 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 Alpine | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 140 mi northeast | 16,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 201 mi east-northeast | 29,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 208 mi west-northwest | 31,100 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 Alpine
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of Alpine. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F1 on July 29, 1999, which touched down about 24 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on March 19, 2017, which touched down about 2 miles north of town.
Hail: 129 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 17, 2010.
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 Alpine'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.
Alpine radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Alpine, TX?
KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 140 miles northeast. KSJT (San Angelo, TX) is 201 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Alpine?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Alpine the lowest scan from KMAF is about 16,200 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Alpine 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 Alpine, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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