Lake Brownwood, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake Brownwood, Brown County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake Brownwood?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 76 days in the Brown forecast zone and Brown County — the most common reported hazard around Lake Brownwood, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (54 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 76 | Oct 2025 | Feb 24, 2001 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 54 | Jun 2026 | Jun 22, 1997 · 1 death · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Feb 2022 | Apr 7, 2007 · $23,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Mar 2015 | Jan 13, 2007 · $3,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Oct 2015 | Apr 13, 2009 · $70,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | May 2018 | Feb 24, 2007 · $2,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2024 | Feb 14, 2021 · $3.7 million damage |
| Flooding | 4 | May 2019 | May 12, 2019 · 1 death · $5,000 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 Brown forecast zone and Brown County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lake Brownwood get?
A normal year brings about 1.3 inches of snow to Lake Brownwood, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Brownwood 2Ene weather station 10.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (0.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Lake Brownwood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX), about 51 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 Lake Brownwood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 51 mi north | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 87 mi west-southwest | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 118 mi east-northeast | 12,300 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 Lake Brownwood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake Brownwood, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on April 19, 1976, which passed about 6 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF2 on May 25, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles north of town.
Hail: 488 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 83 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on October 13, 1960.
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 Lake Brownwood'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.
Lake Brownwood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake Brownwood, TX?
KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX), about 51 miles north. KSJT (San Angelo, TX) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lake Brownwood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lake Brownwood the lowest scan from KDYX is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lake Brownwood 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 Lake Brownwood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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