Los Altos, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Los Altos, Webb County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Los Altos?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 75 days in the Webb forecast zone and Webb County — the most common reported hazard around Los Altos, mostly in May and September. Next come excessive heat (64 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 75 | Jun 2026 | Jun 17, 2007 · 1 death · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 64 | Aug 2024 | Jun 21, 2023 · 2 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 43 | May 2026 | May 21, 2017 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2021 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | May 2025 | Jul 8, 2010 · $5.3 million damage |
| Wildfires | 4 | Jul 2016 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Dec 2017 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 · 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 Webb forecast zone and Webb County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Los Altos?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX), about 117 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 Los Altos | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCRP Corpus Christi, TX | 117 mi east | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDFX Laughlin AFB, TX | 135 mi north-northwest | 15,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBRO Brownsville, TX | 163 mi southeast | 20,800 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 Los Altos
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Los Altos, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and September. The strongest was an F2 on April 5, 1961, which touched down about 15 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an F1 on May 22, 1977, which touched down about 9 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 102 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on April 30, 2007.
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 Los Altos'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.
Los Altos radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Los Altos, TX?
KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX), about 117 miles east. KDFX (Laughlin AFB, TX) is 135 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Los Altos flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 75 days in the Webb forecast zone and Webb County; the deadliest was on June 17, 2007, with 1 death. 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 Los Altos 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 Los Altos, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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