La Paloma-Lost Creek, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for La Paloma-Lost Creek, Nueces County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits La Paloma-Lost Creek?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 130 days in the Inland Nueces forecast zone and Nueces County — the most common reported hazard around La Paloma-Lost Creek, mostly in June and August. Next come flash flooding (116 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (90 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 130 | Sep 2024 | Aug 20, 2024 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 116 | Jun 2026 | Oct 9, 1997 · 2 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 90 | May 2026 | May 8, 2025 · $6.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 28 | May 2025 | Jul 2, 2010 · $1.2 million damage |
| High winds | 13 | Mar 2026 | Dec 24, 2009 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 2018 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | May 2017 | Mar 15, 2009 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 9 | Dec 2013 | Feb 25, 2013 · $150,000 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 Inland Nueces forecast zone and Nueces County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover La Paloma-Lost Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX), about 15 miles east-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 La Paloma-Lost Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCRP Corpus Christi, TX | 15 mi east-northeast | 800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBRO Brownsville, TX | 126 mi south | 13,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 138 mi north | 15,900 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 La Paloma-Lost Creek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 159 tornadoes within 25 miles of La Paloma-Lost Creek, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and September. The strongest was an F3 on June 24, 1970, which touched down about 11 miles south-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on August 22, 2023, which touched down about 23 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 165 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on May 30, 1968.
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.
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La Paloma-Lost Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to La Paloma-Lost Creek, TX?
KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX), about 15 miles east-northeast. KBRO (Brownsville, TX) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near La Paloma-Lost Creek?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over La Paloma-Lost Creek the lowest scan from KCRP is about 800 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for La Paloma-Lost Creek 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 La Paloma-Lost Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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