Kenedy, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kenedy, Karnes County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kenedy?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 64 days in the Karnes forecast zone and Karnes County — the most common reported hazard around Kenedy, mostly in July and May. Next come flooding (16 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 64 | May 2023 | Oct 18, 1998 · $400,000 damage |
| Flooding | 16 | May 2026 | Oct 17, 1998 · $3.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 16 | Jul 2023 | May 17, 1999 · $80,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 5 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Aug 2017 | Jul 15, 2003 · $2.5 million damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Aug 2018 | — |
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 Karnes forecast zone and Karnes County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Kenedy?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEWX (San Antonio, TX), about 63 miles north. 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 Kenedy | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 63 mi north | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCRP Corpus Christi, TX | 74 mi south-southeast | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 135 mi north-northeast | 15,400 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 Kenedy
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 43 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kenedy, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and May. The strongest was an F3 on April 25, 1966, which touched down near town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 10, 2012, which touched down about 21 miles north of town.
Hail: 79 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 30, 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 Kenedy'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.
Kenedy radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kenedy, TX?
KEWX (San Antonio, TX), about 63 miles north. KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kenedy?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kenedy the lowest scan from KEWX is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kenedy 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 Kenedy, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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