Elm Creek, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Elm Creek, Maverick County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Elm Creek?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 46 days in the Maverick forecast zone and Maverick County — the most common reported hazard around Elm Creek, mostly in May and October. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (21 days) and excessive heat (7 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 46 | Jun 2026 | Oct 8, 2015 · 2 deaths · $1.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 21 | Jun 2026 | Apr 29, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2023 | May 16, 2018 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 4 | Sep 2017 | Aug 24, 1998 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Apr 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 Maverick forecast zone and Maverick County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Elm Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDFX (Laughlin AFB, TX), about 37 miles north-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 Elm Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDFX Laughlin AFB, TX | 37 mi north-northeast | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 162 mi east-northeast | 20,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 179 mi north | 24,300 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 Elm Creek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of Elm Creek, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF3 on April 24, 2007, which passed about 11 miles south-southeast of town and caused 7 deaths.
Hail: 78 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 14, 2006.
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 Elm Creek'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.
Elm Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Elm Creek, TX?
KDFX (Laughlin AFB, TX), about 37 miles north-northeast. KEWX (San Antonio, TX) is 162 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Elm Creek flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 46 days in the Maverick forecast zone and Maverick County; the deadliest was on October 8, 2015, with 2 deaths. TALON's free flash-flood risk layer shows, every 2 minutes, how close the rain that has fallen is to what it takes to flood — turn it on under Layers.
Is TALON's radar for Elm Creek 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 Elm Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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