Kurten, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kurten, Brazos County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kurten?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 86 days in the Brazos forecast zone and Brazos County — the most common reported hazard around Kurten, mostly in May and April. Next come flash flooding (35 days) and excessive heat (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 86 | Apr 2026 | Apr 25, 2007 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 35 | May 2026 | Nov 2, 2000 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Sep 2023 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 9 | Jan 2026 | Dec 23, 1998 · $15,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Jun 2024 | Jun 27, 2024 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2022 | Dec 13, 2000 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | May 2024 | May 1, 2024 · $400,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2017 | Aug 25, 2017 · $15 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 Brazos forecast zone and Brazos County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Kurten?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 66 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 Kurten | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 66 mi west | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHGX Houston, TX | 116 mi southeast | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 129 mi southwest | 14,200 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 Kurten
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 69 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kurten, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 10, 1959, which passed about 10 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 6, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 194 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on January 22, 1999.
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 Kurten'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.
Kurten radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kurten, TX?
KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 66 miles west. KHGX (Houston, TX) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kurten?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kurten the lowest scan from KGRK is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kurten 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 Kurten, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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