Bandera, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bandera, Bandera County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bandera?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 99 days in the Bandera forecast zone and Bandera County — the most common reported hazard around Bandera, mostly in June and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (24 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 99 | Jun 2026 | Jun 21, 1997 · 2 deaths · $6.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 24 | Aug 2025 | Jul 23, 2003 · $80,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 13 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2024 | Feb 14, 2021 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 3 | Jul 2007 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 2007 | Jul 24, 2007 · 1 death |
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 Bandera forecast zone and Bandera County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Bandera?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEWX (San Antonio, TX), about 63 miles east. 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 Bandera | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 63 mi east | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDFX Laughlin AFB, TX | 79 mi west-southwest | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 122 mi northeast | 13,100 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 Bandera
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 39 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bandera, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 28, 1953, which touched down about 25 miles east-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on August 16, 2007, which touched down about 24 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 325 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 62 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 3, 1987.
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 Bandera'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.
Bandera radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bandera, TX?
KEWX (San Antonio, TX), about 63 miles east. KDFX (Laughlin AFB, TX) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bandera?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bandera the lowest scan from KEWX is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bandera 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 Bandera, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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