Las Quintas Fronterizas, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Las Quintas Fronterizas, Maverick County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Las Quintas Fronterizas?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 46 days in the Maverick forecast zone and Maverick County — the most common reported hazard around Las Quintas Fronterizas, mostly in May and October. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (21 days) and excessive heat (7 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 46 | Jun 2026 | Oct 8, 2015 · 2 deaths · $1.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 21 | Jun 2026 | Apr 29, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2023 | May 16, 2018 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 4 | Sep 2017 | Aug 24, 1998 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Apr 2022 | — |
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 Maverick forecast zone and Maverick County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Las Quintas Fronterizas?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDFX (Laughlin AFB, TX), about 42 miles north-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 Quintas Fronterizas | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDFX Laughlin AFB, TX | 42 mi north-northeast | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 163 mi east-northeast | 20,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 185 mi north | 25,700 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 Quintas Fronterizas
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of Las Quintas Fronterizas, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and November. The strongest was an EF3 on April 24, 2007, which passed about 5 miles southeast of town and caused 7 deaths.
Hail: 79 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 14, 2006.
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 Quintas Fronterizas'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 Quintas Fronterizas radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Las Quintas Fronterizas, TX?
KDFX (Laughlin AFB, TX), about 42 miles north-northeast. KEWX (San Antonio, TX) is 163 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Las Quintas Fronterizas flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 46 days in the Maverick forecast zone and Maverick County; the deadliest was on October 8, 2015, with 2 deaths. TALON's free flash-flood risk layer shows, every 2 minutes, how close the rain that has fallen is to what it takes to flood — turn it on under Layers.
Is TALON's radar for Las Quintas Fronterizas 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 Quintas Fronterizas, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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