Hondo, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hondo, Medina County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hondo?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 88 days in the Medina forecast zone and Medina County — the most common reported hazard around Hondo, mostly in June and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (59 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 88 | Jun 2026 | Jun 22, 1997 · 1 death · $13 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 59 | May 2026 | Feb 10, 1998 · $10 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2024 | — |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2025 | Apr 30, 2009 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Sep 2018 | Sep 22, 2018 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Aug 2023 | Apr 1, 2022 · $500,000 damage |
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 Medina forecast zone and Medina County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Hondo?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDFX (Laughlin AFB, TX), about 68 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 Hondo | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDFX Laughlin AFB, TX | 68 mi west | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 72 mi east-northeast | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 142 mi northeast | 16,700 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 Hondo
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 41 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hondo, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and May. The strongest was an F3 on April 29, 1975, which passed about 20 miles south of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on August 15, 2022, which touched down about 23 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 171 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 33 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.42-inch hail on April 28, 2021.
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 Hondo'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.
Hondo radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hondo, TX?
KDFX (Laughlin AFB, TX), about 68 miles west. KEWX (San Antonio, TX) is 72 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hondo?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hondo the lowest scan from KDFX is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hondo 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 Hondo, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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