Las Lomitas, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Las Lomitas, Jim Hogg County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Las Lomitas?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 16 days in the Jim Hogg forecast zone and Jim Hogg County — the most common reported hazard around Las Lomitas, mostly in May and April. Next come excessive heat (15 days) and flash flooding (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 16 | May 2024 | May 13, 2004 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jun 2015 | Jun 17, 2015 · $100,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 11 | Jul 2023 | Mar 18, 2008 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Oct 2003 | Oct 13, 2003 · $150,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Aug 2023 | Aug 22, 2023 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Jim Hogg forecast zone and Jim Hogg County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Las Lomitas?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX), about 77 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 Las Lomitas | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCRP Corpus Christi, TX | 77 mi east-northeast | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBRO Brownsville, TX | 125 mi southeast | 13,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDFX Laughlin AFB, TX | 166 mi northwest | 21,400 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 Las Lomitas
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of Las Lomitas, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on June 29, 1971, which touched down about 21 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 10, 2012, which touched down about 22 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 38 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on March 31, 2013.
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 Las Lomitas'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.
Las Lomitas radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Las Lomitas, TX?
KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX), about 77 miles east-northeast. KBRO (Brownsville, TX) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Las Lomitas?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Las Lomitas the lowest scan from KCRP is about 6,500 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Las Lomitas 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 Las Lomitas, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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