Las Palmas II, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Las Palmas II, Cameron County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Las Palmas II?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 70 days in the Inland Cameron forecast zone and Cameron County — the most common reported hazard around Las Palmas II, mostly in June and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (68 days) and flash flooding (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 70 | Jun 2026 | Jun 25, 2023 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 68 | May 2026 | May 2, 2000 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 53 | Jun 2026 | Mar 27, 2025 · $105 million damage |
| Flooding | 34 | Sep 2025 | Jul 24, 2008 · $38 million damage |
| High winds | 14 | Apr 2025 | Jan 8, 2024 · $525,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Sep 2024 | May 16, 2020 · $7.0 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Jul 2020 | Jul 23, 2008 · $420 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 Inland Cameron forecast zone and Cameron County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Las Palmas II?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBRO (Brownsville, TX), about 28 miles southeast. 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 Palmas II | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBRO Brownsville, TX | 28 mi southeast | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCRP Corpus Christi, TX | 110 mi north | 11,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 243 mi north | 40,600 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 Palmas II
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 82 tornadoes within 25 miles of Las Palmas II, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and September. The strongest was an F3 on May 12, 1969, which touched down about 4 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on March 27, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 116 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 April 29, 1991.
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 Palmas II'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 Palmas II radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Las Palmas II, TX?
KBRO (Brownsville, TX), about 28 miles southeast. KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Las Palmas II?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Las Palmas II the lowest scan from KBRO is about 1,700 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Las Palmas II 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 Palmas II, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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