Brownwood, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brownwood, Brown County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brownwood?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 76 days in the Brown forecast zone and Brown County — the most common reported hazard around Brownwood, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (54 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 76 | Oct 2025 | Feb 24, 2001 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 54 | Jun 2026 | Jun 22, 1997 · 1 death · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Feb 2022 | Apr 7, 2007 · $23,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Mar 2015 | Jan 13, 2007 · $3,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Oct 2015 | Apr 13, 2009 · $70,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | May 2018 | Feb 24, 2007 · $2,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2024 | Feb 14, 2021 · $3.7 million damage |
| Flooding | 4 | May 2019 | May 12, 2019 · 1 death · $5,000 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 Brown forecast zone and Brown County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Brownwood get?
A normal year brings about 1.3 inches of snow to Brownwood, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Brownwood 2Ene weather station 2.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (0.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Brownwood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX), about 59 miles north-northwest. 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 Brownwood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 59 mi north-northwest | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 92 mi west-southwest | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 115 mi east-northeast | 11,800 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 Brownwood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 65 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brownwood, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on April 19, 1976, which passed about 4 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on March 13, 2019, which touched down about 11 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 411 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 63 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on October 13, 1960.
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 Brownwood'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.
Brownwood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brownwood, TX?
KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX), about 59 miles north-northwest. KSJT (San Angelo, TX) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brownwood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brownwood the lowest scan from KDYX is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Brownwood 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 Brownwood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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