Flowella, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Flowella, Brooks County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Flowella?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 53 days in the Brooks forecast zone and Brooks County — the most common reported hazard around Flowella, mostly in June and August. Next come wildfires (23 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 53 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 23 | Aug 2023 | Mar 18, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 20 | Apr 2022 | Apr 25, 2022 · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jun 2018 | Jun 19, 2018 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2026 | Dec 7, 2017 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 4 | Jun 2018 | Oct 13, 2003 · $1.2 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Aug 2023 | Aug 22, 2023 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Brooks forecast zone and Brooks County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Flowella?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX), about 52 miles 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 Flowella | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCRP Corpus Christi, TX | 52 mi northeast | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBRO Brownsville, TX | 99 mi south-southeast | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 172 mi north | 22,600 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 Flowella
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 35 tornadoes within 25 miles of Flowella, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 5, 1965, which touched down about 21 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 31, 2016, which touched down about 23 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 71 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on March 30, 1997.
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 Flowella'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.
Flowella radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Flowella, TX?
KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX), about 52 miles northeast. KBRO (Brownsville, TX) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Flowella?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Flowella the lowest scan from KCRP is about 3,700 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Flowella 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 Flowella, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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