Fowlerton, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fowlerton, La Salle County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fowlerton?
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 Fowlerton, 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 Fowlerton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX), about 92 miles east-southeast. 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 Fowlerton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCRP Corpus Christi, TX | 92 mi east-southeast | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 98 mi north-northeast | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDFX Laughlin AFB, TX | 106 mi west-northwest | 10,400 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 Fowlerton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fowlerton, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and May. The strongest was an F2 on May 10, 1959, which passed about 23 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 17, 2016, which touched down about 16 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 36 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on April 18, 1959.
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 Fowlerton'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.
Fowlerton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fowlerton, TX?
KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX), about 92 miles east-southeast. KEWX (San Antonio, TX) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Fowlerton?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Fowlerton the lowest scan from KCRP is about 8,400 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Fowlerton 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 Fowlerton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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