Lasara, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lasara, Willacy County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lasara?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 47 days in the Inland Willacy forecast zone and Willacy County — the most common reported hazard around Lasara, mostly in June and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (26 days) and flash flooding (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 47 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 26 | Mar 2024 | May 24, 2009 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Mar 2025 | Jul 23, 2008 · $50 million damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Apr 2025 | Jul 24, 2008 · $50 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Jul 2020 | Jul 25, 2020 · $177 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Mar 2025 | Mar 27, 2025 · 2 deaths · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2008 | Mar 17, 2008 · $1,000 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 Inland Willacy forecast zone and Willacy County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Lasara?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBRO (Brownsville, TX), about 49 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 Lasara | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBRO Brownsville, TX | 49 mi southeast | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCRP Corpus Christi, TX | 94 mi north-northeast | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 224 mi north | 35,400 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 Lasara
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 61 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lasara, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and August. The strongest was an F3 on May 12, 1969, which touched down about 22 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on March 27, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles south of town.
Hail: 100 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 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 Lasara'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.
Lasara radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lasara, TX?
KBRO (Brownsville, TX), about 49 miles southeast. KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Lasara?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Lasara the lowest scan from KBRO is about 3,400 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Lasara 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 Lasara, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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