Austwell, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Austwell, Refugio County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Austwell?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 35 days in the Coastal Refugio forecast zone and Refugio County — the most common reported hazard around Austwell, mostly in September and October. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (20 days) and flooding (5 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 35 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 20 | May 2022 | Apr 22, 2015 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Jul 2021 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2024 | Feb 14, 2021 · $5,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2023 | Aug 22, 2023 · $25,000 damage |
| Storm surge | 3 | Sep 2021 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 1 | Oct 2020 | — |
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 Refugio forecast zone and Refugio County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Austwell?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX), about 58 miles 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 Austwell | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCRP Corpus Christi, TX | 58 mi southwest | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 116 mi northwest | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHGX Houston, TX | 130 mi northeast | 14,500 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 Austwell
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 55 tornadoes within 25 miles of Austwell, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on November 5, 1968, which passed about 23 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 13, 2024, which passed about 23 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 27 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on June 5, 2017.
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 Austwell'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.
Austwell radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Austwell, TX?
KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX), about 58 miles southwest. KEWX (San Antonio, TX) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Austwell flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 35 days in the Coastal Refugio forecast zone and Refugio County. TALON's free flash-flood risk layer shows, every 2 minutes, how close the rain that has fallen is to what it takes to flood — turn it on under Layers.
Is TALON's radar for Austwell 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 Austwell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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