Elgin, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Elgin, Bastrop County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Elgin?
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 Elgin, mostly in May and June. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (61 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 68 | May 2021 | Apr 8, 2002 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 61 | May 2026 | Mar 19, 2002 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 12 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Aug 2017 | Oct 17, 1998 · $8.1 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Wildfires | 4 | Nov 2024 | Sep 4, 2011 · 2 deaths · $250 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Aug 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 Elgin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 25 miles north. 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 Elgin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 25 mi north | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 59 mi southwest | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHGX Houston, TX | 151 mi east-southeast | 18,400 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 Elgin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 102 tornadoes within 25 miles of Elgin, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F3 on April 7, 1980, which passed about 4 miles north-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on April 28, 2024, which passed about 8 miles west of town.
Hail: 504 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 102 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on December 23, 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 Elgin'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.
Elgin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Elgin, TX?
KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 25 miles north. KEWX (San Antonio, TX) is 59 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Elgin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Elgin the lowest scan from KGRK is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Elgin 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 Elgin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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