Los Ebanos, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Los Ebanos, Hidalgo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Los Ebanos?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 83 days in the Southern Hidalgo forecast zone and Hidalgo County — the most common reported hazard around Los Ebanos, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (69 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 | 69 | Jun 2026 | Jun 23, 2019 · 4 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 49 | Jun 2026 | Mar 27, 2025 · 3 deaths |
| Flooding | 28 | Aug 2025 | Aug 1, 2010 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 16 | Mar 2025 | Jan 19, 2009 · $10 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Jun 2020 | Jun 25, 1996 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2026 | Dec 7, 2017 · 1 death |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2022 | Mar 18, 2008 · $10,000 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 Southern Hidalgo forecast zone and Hidalgo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Los Ebanos?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBRO (Brownsville, TX), about 74 miles east-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 Los Ebanos | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBRO Brownsville, TX | 74 mi east-southeast | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCRP Corpus Christi, TX | 124 mi north-northeast | 13,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDFX Laughlin AFB, TX | 235 mi north-northwest | 38,400 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 Los Ebanos
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 27 tornadoes within 25 miles of Los Ebanos, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and August. The strongest was an F3 on March 15, 1983, which passed about 19 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 30, 2011, which touched down about 23 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 111 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 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 Los Ebanos'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 Ebanos radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Los Ebanos, TX?
KBRO (Brownsville, TX), about 74 miles east-southeast. KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX) is 124 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Los Ebanos?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Los Ebanos the lowest scan from KBRO is about 6,100 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Los Ebanos 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 Ebanos, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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