Kempner, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kempner, Lampasas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kempner?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 43 days in the Lampasas forecast zone and Lampasas County — the most common reported hazard around Kempner, mostly in May and April. Next come excessive heat (39 days) and flash flooding (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 43 | May 2025 | Mar 20, 2010 · $175,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 39 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Jul 2025 | May 22, 2007 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 8 | May 2013 | Aug 3, 2011 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2023 | Jan 14, 2007 · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2021 · $275,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2025 | Feb 24, 2007 · $60,000 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 Lampasas forecast zone and Lampasas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Kempner?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 43 miles 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 Kempner | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 43 mi southeast | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 95 mi south | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 111 mi north-northeast | 11,200 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 Kempner
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 71 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kempner, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F3 on March 10, 1973, which passed about 21 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 1, 2025, which passed about 3 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 340 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 53 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 1, 2025.
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 Kempner'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.
Kempner radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kempner, TX?
KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 43 miles southeast. KEWX (San Antonio, TX) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kempner?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kempner the lowest scan from KGRK is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kempner 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 Kempner, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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