Briggs, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Briggs, Burnet County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Briggs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 73 days in the Burnet forecast zone and Burnet County — the most common reported hazard around Briggs, mostly in May and June. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (63 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 73 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 2007 · 2 deaths · $137 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 63 | Aug 2025 | Jun 11, 2009 · $5.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 19 | Jan 2025 | Feb 27, 2015 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2024 | Aug 9, 2011 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2026 | Oct 16, 2018 · $30 million damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Oct 2025 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2025 | — |
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 Burnet forecast zone and Burnet County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Briggs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 34 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 Briggs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 34 mi east-southeast | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 82 mi south | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 122 mi north-northeast | 13,000 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 Briggs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 102 tornadoes within 25 miles of Briggs, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F5 on May 27, 1997, which passed about 17 miles east-southeast of town and caused 27 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 1, 2025, which passed about 9 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 535 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 91 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.68-inch hail on April 12, 2022.
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 Briggs'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.
Briggs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Briggs, TX?
KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 34 miles east-southeast. KEWX (San Antonio, TX) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Briggs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Briggs the lowest scan from KGRK is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Briggs 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 Briggs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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