Concepcion, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Concepcion, Duval County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Concepcion?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 35 days in the Duval forecast zone and Duval County — the most common reported hazard around Concepcion, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (29 days) and excessive heat (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 35 | May 2026 | Oct 27, 2005 · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Jul 2023 | Aug 16, 2022 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 18 | May 2024 | Jun 10, 2012 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 14 | Jul 2023 | Jan 21, 2011 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Aug 2022 | Aug 16, 2022 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Dec 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 Duval forecast zone and Duval County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Concepcion?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX), about 58 miles east-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 Concepcion | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCRP Corpus Christi, TX | 58 mi east-northeast | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBRO Brownsville, TX | 117 mi south-southeast | 12,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 161 mi north | 20,300 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 Concepcion
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 27 tornadoes within 25 miles of Concepcion, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on June 1, 1962, which touched down about 24 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 17, 2015, which touched down about 25 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 59 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on March 31, 2013.
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 Concepcion'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.
Concepcion radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Concepcion, TX?
KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX), about 58 miles east-northeast. KBRO (Brownsville, TX) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Concepcion?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Concepcion the lowest scan from KCRP is about 4,400 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Concepcion 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 Concepcion, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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