Bastrop, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bastrop, Bastrop County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bastrop?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 68 days in the Bastrop forecast zone and Bastrop County — the most common reported hazard around Bastrop, mostly in May and June. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (61 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 68 | May 2021 | Apr 8, 2002 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 61 | May 2026 | Mar 19, 2002 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 12 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Aug 2017 | Oct 17, 1998 · $8.1 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Wildfires | 4 | Nov 2024 | Sep 4, 2011 · 2 deaths · $250 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Aug 2017 | — |
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 Bastrop forecast zone and Bastrop County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Bastrop?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 42 miles north. 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 Bastrop | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 42 mi north | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 51 mi west-southwest | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHGX Houston, TX | 141 mi east-southeast | 16,500 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 Bastrop
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 82 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bastrop, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on April 7, 1980, which passed about 18 miles north-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on April 28, 2024, which passed about 22 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 218 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 35 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.50-inch hail on March 18, 2018.
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 Bastrop'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.
Bastrop radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bastrop, TX?
KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 42 miles north. KEWX (San Antonio, TX) is 51 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bastrop?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bastrop the lowest scan from KGRK is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bastrop 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 Bastrop, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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