Encinal, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Encinal, La Salle County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Encinal?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 57 days in the La Salle forecast zone and La Salle County — the most common reported hazard around Encinal, mostly in June and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (32 days) and flash flooding (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 57 | Jun 2024 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 32 | May 2025 | May 7, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Aug 2022 | Sep 27, 2017 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 9 | Jun 2022 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Aug 2022 | Oct 17, 2013 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Feb 2021 | — |
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 La Salle forecast zone and La Salle County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Encinal?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDFX (Laughlin AFB, TX), about 102 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Encinal | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDFX Laughlin AFB, TX | 102 mi north-northwest | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCRP Corpus Christi, TX | 114 mi east | 11,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 140 mi northeast | 16,300 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 Encinal
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Encinal, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. The strongest was an F2 on June 5, 1955, which crossed near town. The most recent was an F0 on April 4, 2004, which touched down about 3 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 38 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 10, 2012.
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 Encinal'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.
Encinal radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Encinal, TX?
KDFX (Laughlin AFB, TX), about 102 miles north-northwest. KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Encinal?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Encinal the lowest scan from KDFX is about 9,900 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Encinal 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 Encinal, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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