Blanco, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Blanco, Blanco County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Blanco?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 69 days in the Blanco forecast zone and Blanco County — the most common reported hazard around Blanco, mostly in June and May. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (18 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 69 | Jun 2026 | May 23, 2015 · 1 death · $20 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 18 | Jun 2023 | Jun 3, 2007 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 16 | Jan 2025 | Feb 1, 2023 · $1.4 million damage |
| Wildfires | 7 | Aug 2022 | Aug 2, 2022 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | May 2007 | Apr 4, 1997 · $8,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2026 | — |
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 Blanco forecast zone and Blanco County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Blanco?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEWX (San Antonio, TX), about 36 miles southeast. 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 Blanco | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 36 mi southeast | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 75 mi northeast | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDFX Laughlin AFB, TX | 126 mi west-southwest | 13,700 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 Blanco
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 49 tornadoes within 25 miles of Blanco, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F3 on October 12, 2001, which touched down about 18 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on October 24, 2025, which passed about 11 miles south of town.
Hail: 274 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 44 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.12-inch hail on May 9, 2024.
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 Blanco'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.
Blanco radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Blanco, TX?
KEWX (San Antonio, TX), about 36 miles southeast. KGRK (Central Texas, TX) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Blanco?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Blanco the lowest scan from KEWX is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Blanco 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 Blanco, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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