Leakey, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Leakey, Real County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Leakey?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 80 days in the Real forecast zone and Real County — the most common reported hazard around Leakey, mostly in June and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (18 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 80 | Jul 2025 | Aug 23, 1998 · 4 deaths · $610,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 18 | Jun 2025 | Apr 15, 2001 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 16 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Flooding | 1 | Aug 1998 | Aug 23, 1998 · $510,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 1 | Mar 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 Real forecast zone and Real County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Leakey?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDFX (Laughlin AFB, TX), about 44 miles southwest. 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 Leakey | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDFX Laughlin AFB, TX | 44 mi southwest | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 104 mi east | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 122 mi north-northwest | 13,000 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 Leakey
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Leakey, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and September. The strongest was an F2 on May 7, 1995, which touched down about 19 miles north of town. The most recent was an F0 on February 22, 2000, which touched down about 16 miles south of town.
Hail: 153 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 7, 1995.
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 Leakey'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.
Leakey radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Leakey, TX?
KDFX (Laughlin AFB, TX), about 44 miles southwest. KEWX (San Antonio, TX) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Leakey?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Leakey the lowest scan from KDFX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Leakey 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 Leakey, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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