Luling, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Luling, Caldwell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Luling?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 69 days in the Caldwell forecast zone and Caldwell County — the most common reported hazard around Luling, mostly in October and May. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (49 days) and flooding (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 69 | Oct 2021 | Oct 17, 1998 · 6 deaths · $20 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 49 | Jun 2026 | Jun 2, 2003 · $13 million damage |
| Flooding | 15 | Aug 2017 | Oct 31, 2013 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 13 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | Aug 2023 | Sep 4, 2011 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jun 2023 | Jun 21, 2023 · $100,000 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 Caldwell forecast zone and Caldwell County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Luling?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEWX (San Antonio, TX), about 23 miles west. 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 Luling | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 23 mi west | 1,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 74 mi north-northeast | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCRP Corpus Christi, TX | 131 mi south | 14,700 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 Luling
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 65 tornadoes within 25 miles of Luling, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and October. The strongest was an F3 on December 1, 1953, which passed about 17 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 26, 2023, which touched down about 20 miles north of town.
Hail: 186 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 37 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 16, 2000.
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 Luling'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.
Luling radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Luling, TX?
KEWX (San Antonio, TX), about 23 miles west. KGRK (Central Texas, TX) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Luling?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Luling the lowest scan from KEWX is about 1,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Luling 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 Luling, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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