Flatonia, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Flatonia, Fayette County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Flatonia?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 61 days in the Fayette forecast zone and Fayette County — the most common reported hazard around Flatonia, mostly in June and May. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (38 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 61 | Apr 2026 | Apr 17, 2009 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 38 | Apr 2026 | Aug 8, 2003 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 9 | Jan 2025 | Feb 13, 2021 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 9 | Oct 2018 | Apr 25, 2015 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jun 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | Mar 2018 | Mar 10, 2018 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | 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 Fayette forecast zone and Fayette County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Flatonia?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEWX (San Antonio, TX), about 55 miles west. 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 Flatonia | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 55 mi west | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 73 mi north-northwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHGX Houston, TX | 123 mi east | 13,200 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 Flatonia
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of Flatonia, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and September. The strongest was an F3 on September 20, 1967, which passed about 24 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 18, 2021, which touched down about 21 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 139 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 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 Flatonia'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.
Flatonia radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Flatonia, TX?
KEWX (San Antonio, TX), about 55 miles west. KGRK (Central Texas, TX) is 73 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Flatonia?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Flatonia the lowest scan from KEWX is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Flatonia 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 Flatonia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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