Box Canyon, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Box Canyon, Val Verde County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Box Canyon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 102 days in the Val Verde forecast zone and Val Verde County — the most common reported hazard around Box Canyon, mostly in May and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (73 days) and flooding (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 102 | Aug 2025 | Aug 23, 1998 · 9 deaths · $40 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Jun 2026 | Apr 7, 2002 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 17 | May 2020 | Sep 15, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 13 | Mar 2025 | Apr 19, 2020 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 9 | Feb 2021 | Jan 7, 1997 · $5.1 million damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2025 | Feb 10, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jun 2023 | Jul 15, 2010 · 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 Val Verde forecast zone and Val Verde County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Box Canyon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDFX (Laughlin AFB, TX), about 56 miles east-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 Box Canyon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDFX Laughlin AFB, TX | 56 mi east-southeast | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 133 mi north-northeast | 15,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 177 mi north-northwest | 23,900 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 Box Canyon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 38 tornadoes within 25 miles of Box Canyon, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F2 on May 10, 1995, which touched down about 17 miles southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 19, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles east of town.
Hail: 134 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 33 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 7, 2002.
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 Box Canyon'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.
Box Canyon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Box Canyon, TX?
KDFX (Laughlin AFB, TX), about 56 miles east-southeast. KSJT (San Angelo, TX) is 133 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Box Canyon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Box Canyon the lowest scan from KDFX is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Box Canyon 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 Box Canyon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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