Brackettville, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brackettville, Kinney County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brackettville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 49 days in the Kinney forecast zone and Kinney County — the most common reported hazard around Brackettville, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (20 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 49 | Jul 2025 | Jun 20, 2014 · $100,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 20 | Sep 2023 | May 26, 2001 · $270,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Apr 2022 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Nov 2001 | Aug 24, 1998 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2022 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Jan 1999 | Jan 22, 1999 · $50,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Jul 2003 | Jul 16, 2003 · $70,000 damage |
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 Kinney forecast zone and Kinney County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Brackettville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDFX (Laughlin AFB, TX), about 8 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 Brackettville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDFX Laughlin AFB, TX | 8 mi east-southeast | 400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 142 mi north | 16,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 146 mi east | 17,300 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 Brackettville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 21 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brackettville, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 16, 1989, which crossed near town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 10, 2017, which touched down about 23 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 101 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 27, 1994.
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 Brackettville'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.
Brackettville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brackettville, TX?
KDFX (Laughlin AFB, TX), about 8 miles east-southeast. KSJT (San Angelo, TX) is 142 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brackettville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brackettville the lowest scan from KDFX is about 400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Brackettville 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 Brackettville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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