Cienegas Terrace, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cienegas Terrace, Val Verde County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cienegas Terrace?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 102 days in the Val Verde forecast zone and Val Verde County — the most common reported hazard around Cienegas Terrace, mostly in May and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (73 days) and flooding (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 102 | Aug 2025 | Aug 23, 1998 · 9 deaths · $40 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Jun 2026 | Apr 7, 2002 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 17 | May 2020 | Sep 15, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 13 | Mar 2025 | Apr 19, 2020 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 9 | Feb 2021 | Jan 7, 1997 · $5.1 million damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2025 | Feb 10, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jun 2023 | Jul 15, 2010 · 1 death |
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 Val Verde forecast zone and Val Verde County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Cienegas Terrace?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDFX (Laughlin AFB, TX), about 40 miles east. 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 Cienegas Terrace | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDFX Laughlin AFB, TX | 40 mi east | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 141 mi north | 16,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 177 mi east | 23,800 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 Cienegas Terrace
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 37 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cienegas Terrace, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F2 on May 10, 1995, which touched down near town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 19, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 133 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 33 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 7, 2002.
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 Cienegas Terrace'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.
Cienegas Terrace radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cienegas Terrace, TX?
KDFX (Laughlin AFB, TX), about 40 miles east. KSJT (San Angelo, TX) is 141 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cienegas Terrace?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cienegas Terrace the lowest scan from KDFX is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cienegas Terrace 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 Cienegas Terrace, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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