Aransas Pass, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Aransas Pass, Aransas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Aransas Pass?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 47 days in the Coastal Aransas forecast zone and Aransas County — the most common reported hazard around Aransas Pass, mostly in August and June. Next come flash flooding (43 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 47 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 43 | Jun 2026 | Jul 5, 2006 · $1.5 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 28 | May 2026 | Jan 9, 2011 · $400,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2021 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Storm surge | 8 | Sep 2021 | Aug 25, 2017 · $200 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 7 | Aug 2023 | Aug 25, 2017 · 2 deaths · $1.8 billion damage |
| Wildfires | 7 | Apr 2025 | Apr 5, 2009 · $200,000 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 Coastal Aransas forecast zone and Aransas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Aransas Pass?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX), about 27 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 Aransas Pass | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCRP Corpus Christi, TX | 27 mi west-southwest | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 136 mi north-northwest | 15,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBRO Brownsville, TX | 140 mi south | 16,200 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 Aransas Pass
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 103 tornadoes within 25 miles of Aransas Pass, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on October 22, 1954, which passed about 14 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 19, 2024, which touched down about 10 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 63 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on November 1, 2025.
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.
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Aransas Pass radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Aransas Pass, TX?
KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX), about 27 miles west-southwest. KEWX (San Antonio, TX) is 136 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Aransas Pass?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Aransas Pass the lowest scan from KCRP is about 1,600 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Aransas Pass 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 Aransas Pass, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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