Brushy Creek, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brushy Creek, Williamson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brushy Creek?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 107 days in the Williamson forecast zone and Williamson County — the most common reported hazard around Brushy Creek, mostly in May and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (85 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 107 | Jun 2026 | Nov 15, 2001 · 2 deaths · $500,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 85 | May 2026 | May 27, 2002 · $350,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Jan 27, 2009 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 7 | Jun 2020 | Oct 17, 1998 · $40,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2021 · 2 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Aug 2024 | Jul 25, 2000 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jul 2017 | Jul 19, 1998 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 5 | Aug 2023 | Aug 8, 2023 · $2.0 million 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 Williamson forecast zone and Williamson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Brushy Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 26 miles northeast. 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 Brushy Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 26 mi northeast | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 59 mi south-southwest | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 145 mi north | 17,100 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 Brushy Creek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 136 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brushy Creek, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F5 on May 27, 1997, which passed about 18 miles north-northeast of town and caused 27 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 28, 2024, which passed about 15 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 718 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 135 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 30, 2024.
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 Brushy Creek'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.
Brushy Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brushy Creek, TX?
KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 26 miles northeast. KEWX (San Antonio, TX) is 59 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brushy Creek?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brushy Creek the lowest scan from KGRK is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Brushy Creek 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 Brushy Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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