Circle D-KC Estates, TX Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Circle D-KC Estates, Bastrop County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Circle D-KC Estates?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 68 days in the Bastrop forecast zone and Bastrop County — the most common reported hazard around Circle D-KC Estates, mostly in May and June. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (61 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (12 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Flash flooding68May 2021Apr 8, 2002 · 1 death · $20,000 damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds61May 2026Mar 19, 2002 · $200,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms12Jan 2026—
Flooding6Aug 2017Oct 17, 1998 · $8.1 million damage
Excessive heat5Aug 2023—
Extreme cold & wind chill5Jan 2024—
Wildfires4Nov 2024Sep 4, 2011 · 2 deaths · $250 million damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms1Aug 2017—

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 Bastrop forecast zone and Bastrop County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Circle D-KC Estates?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 40 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over Circle D-KC EstatesView
KGRK
Central Texas, TX		40 mi north-northwest2,600 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KEWX
San Antonio, TX		57 mi west-southwest4,200 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KHGX
Houston, TX		138 mi east-southeast15,900 ftLimited — 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 Circle D-KC Estates

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 77 tornadoes within 25 miles of Circle D-KC Estates, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on April 7, 1980, which passed about 13 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on April 28, 2024, which passed about 22 miles northwest of town.

Hail: 199 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 32 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.50-inch hail on March 18, 2018.

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 Circle D-KC Estates'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.

Circle D-KC Estates radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Circle D-KC Estates, TX?

KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 40 miles north-northwest. KEWX (San Antonio, TX) is 57 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Circle D-KC Estates?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Circle D-KC Estates the lowest scan from KGRK is about 2,600 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Circle D-KC Estates 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 Circle D-KC Estates, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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