Kirby, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kirby, Bexar County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kirby?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 214 days in the Bexar forecast zone and Bexar County — the most common reported hazard around Kirby, mostly in June and May. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (116 days) and flooding (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 214 | Jun 2026 | Jun 12, 2025 · 11 deaths · $23 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 116 | Jun 2026 | Apr 25, 2015 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 31 | Apr 2026 | Apr 21, 2026 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 15 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Jul 2025 | Jun 27, 2022 · 53 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2021 · 4 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Apr 2020 | Jun 6, 2019 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 4 | Apr 2022 | Jan 15, 2022 · $1.5 million 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 Bexar forecast zone and Bexar County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Kirby?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEWX (San Antonio, TX), about 27 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 Kirby | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 27 mi northeast | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 106 mi northeast | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDFX Laughlin AFB, TX | 115 mi west | 11,900 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 Kirby
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 90 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kirby, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and September. The strongest was an F4 on April 28, 1953, which touched down about 20 miles west-northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on October 26, 2023, which passed about 4 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 602 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 100 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.50-inch hail on May 3, 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 Kirby'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.
Kirby radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kirby, TX?
KEWX (San Antonio, TX), about 27 miles northeast. KGRK (Central Texas, TX) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kirby?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kirby the lowest scan from KEWX is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kirby 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 Kirby, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.