Linn, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Linn, Hidalgo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Linn?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 83 days in the Northern Hidalgo forecast zone and Hidalgo County — the most common reported hazard around Linn, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (51 days) and flash flooding (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 83 | May 2026 | May 31, 2016 · $11 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 51 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 49 | Jun 2026 | Mar 27, 2025 · 3 deaths |
| Flooding | 26 | Aug 2025 | Aug 1, 2010 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Jun 2020 | Jun 25, 1996 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Jul 2022 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Jul 2020 | Jul 25, 2020 · $33 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 Northern Hidalgo forecast zone and Hidalgo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Linn?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBRO (Brownsville, TX), about 63 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 Linn | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBRO Brownsville, TX | 63 mi southeast | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCRP Corpus Christi, TX | 93 mi north-northeast | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 217 mi north | 33,600 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 Linn
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 32 tornadoes within 25 miles of Linn, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and June. The strongest was an F3 on April 19, 1965, which touched down about 16 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on March 27, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 67 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 20, 2012.
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 Linn'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.
Linn radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Linn, TX?
KBRO (Brownsville, TX), about 63 miles southeast. KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Linn?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Linn the lowest scan from KBRO is about 4,900 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Linn 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 Linn, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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