Knippa, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Knippa, Uvalde County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Knippa?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 98 days in the Uvalde forecast zone and Uvalde County — the most common reported hazard around Knippa, mostly in May and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (42 days) and flooding (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 98 | Jul 2025 | Oct 17, 1998 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 42 | May 2026 | Mar 19, 2006 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Sep 2025 | Oct 9, 2018 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Aug 2024 | Aug 1, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2024 | Feb 14, 2021 · 1 death |
| High winds | 1 | Feb 2013 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Jul 2022 | — |
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 Uvalde forecast zone and Uvalde County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Knippa?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDFX (Laughlin AFB, TX), about 39 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 Knippa | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDFX Laughlin AFB, TX | 39 mi west | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 100 mi east-northeast | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 152 mi north-northwest | 18,500 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 Knippa
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 17 tornadoes within 25 miles of Knippa, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F2 on September 15, 1996, which passed about 17 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 30, 2015, which touched down about 21 miles east of town.
Hail: 144 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 19, 2002.
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 Knippa'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.
Knippa radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Knippa, TX?
KDFX (Laughlin AFB, TX), about 39 miles west. KEWX (San Antonio, TX) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Knippa?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Knippa the lowest scan from KDFX is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Knippa 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 Knippa, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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