Bronte, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bronte, Coke County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bronte?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 47 days in the Coke forecast zone and Coke County — the most common reported hazard around Bronte, mostly in May and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (18 days) and flash flooding (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 47 | May 2026 | May 27, 2002 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 18 | Jan 2026 | Apr 7, 2007 · $2,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Aug 2018 | Jun 13, 2003 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2025 | Feb 24, 2007 · $1,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Jul 2011 | Aug 28, 1999 · $2,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2009 | Jan 13, 2007 · $1,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Oct 2018 | — |
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 Coke forecast zone and Coke County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Bronte?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSJT (San Angelo, TX), about 37 miles south-southwest. 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 Bronte | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 37 mi south-southwest | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 76 mi northeast | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 111 mi west | 11,300 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 Bronte
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 72 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bronte, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on March 14, 1982, which passed about 9 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF1 on April 19, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 378 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 75 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 12, 2014.
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 Bronte'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.
Bronte radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bronte, TX?
KSJT (San Angelo, TX), about 37 miles south-southwest. KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bronte?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bronte the lowest scan from KSJT is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bronte 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 Bronte, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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