Laughlin AFB, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Laughlin AFB, Val Verde County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Laughlin AFB?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 102 days in the Val Verde forecast zone and Val Verde County — the most common reported hazard around Laughlin AFB, mostly in May and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (73 days) and flooding (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 102 | Aug 2025 | Aug 23, 1998 · 9 deaths · $40 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Jun 2026 | Apr 7, 2002 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 17 | May 2020 | Sep 15, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 13 | Mar 2025 | Apr 19, 2020 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 9 | Feb 2021 | Jan 7, 1997 · $5.1 million damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2025 | Feb 10, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jun 2023 | Jul 15, 2010 · 1 death |
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 Val Verde forecast zone and Val Verde County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Laughlin AFB?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDFX (Laughlin AFB, TX), about 31 miles east. 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 Laughlin AFB | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDFX Laughlin AFB, TX | 31 mi east | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 140 mi north | 16,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 167 mi east | 21,600 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 Laughlin AFB
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 42 tornadoes within 25 miles of Laughlin AFB, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 16, 1989, which passed about 22 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 19, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 179 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 43 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 7, 2002.
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 Laughlin AFB'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.
Laughlin AFB radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Laughlin AFB, TX?
KDFX (Laughlin AFB, TX), about 31 miles east. KSJT (San Angelo, TX) is 140 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Laughlin AFB?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Laughlin AFB the lowest scan from KDFX is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Laughlin AFB 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 Laughlin AFB, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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