Lamar, TX Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Lamar, Aransas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Lamar?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 47 days in the Coastal Aransas forecast zone and Aransas County — the most common reported hazard around Lamar, mostly in August and June. Next come flash flooding (43 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (28 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Excessive heat47Sep 2024—
Flash flooding43Jun 2026Jul 5, 2006 · $1.5 million damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds28May 2026Jan 9, 2011 · $400,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill9Jan 2026Feb 14, 2021 · $100,000 damage
Flooding9Nov 2025—
Storm surge8Sep 2021Aug 25, 2017 · $200 million damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms7Aug 2023Aug 25, 2017 · 2 deaths · $1.8 billion damage
Wildfires7Apr 2025Apr 5, 2009 · $200,000 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 Coastal Aransas forecast zone and Aransas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Lamar?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX), about 40 miles southwest. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over LamarView
KCRP
Corpus Christi, TX		40 mi southwest2,700 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KEWX
San Antonio, TX		125 mi north-northwest13,600 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KHGX
Houston, TX		148 mi northeast17,700 ftLimited — 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 Lamar

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 59 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lamar, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F3 on September 20, 1967, which touched down about 6 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 19, 2024, which touched down about 7 miles south-southwest of town.

Hail: 46 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on November 1, 2025.

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 Lamar'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.

Lamar radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Lamar, TX?

KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX), about 40 miles southwest. KEWX (San Antonio, TX) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Lamar?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Lamar the lowest scan from KCRP is about 2,700 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

Is TALON's radar for Lamar 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 Lamar, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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