Camp Wood, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Camp Wood, Real County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Camp Wood?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 80 days in the Real forecast zone and Real County — the most common reported hazard around Camp Wood, mostly in June and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (18 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 80 | Jul 2025 | Aug 23, 1998 · 4 deaths · $610,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 18 | Jun 2025 | Apr 15, 2001 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 16 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Flooding | 1 | Aug 1998 | Aug 23, 1998 · $510,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 1 | Mar 2022 | — |
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 Real forecast zone and Real County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Camp Wood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDFX (Laughlin AFB, TX), about 32 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 Camp Wood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDFX Laughlin AFB, TX | 32 mi south-southwest | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 119 mi east | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 121 mi north-northwest | 12,900 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 Camp Wood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Camp Wood, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F4 on May 16, 1989, which passed about 14 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an F0 on February 22, 2000, which touched down about 17 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 126 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 28, 1962.
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 Camp Wood'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.
Camp Wood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Camp Wood, TX?
KDFX (Laughlin AFB, TX), about 32 miles south-southwest. KEWX (San Antonio, TX) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Camp Wood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Camp Wood the lowest scan from KDFX is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Camp Wood 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 Camp Wood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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