Marble Falls, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Marble Falls, Burnet County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Marble Falls?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 73 days in the Burnet forecast zone and Burnet County — the most common reported hazard around Marble Falls, mostly in May and June. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (63 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 73 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 2007 · 2 deaths · $137 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 63 | Aug 2025 | Jun 11, 2009 · $5.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 19 | Jan 2025 | Feb 27, 2015 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2024 | Aug 9, 2011 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2026 | Oct 16, 2018 · $30 million damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Oct 2025 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2025 | — |
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 Burnet forecast zone and Burnet County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Marble Falls?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 54 miles east-northeast. 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 Marble Falls | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 54 mi east-northeast | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 61 mi south-southeast | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 143 mi west-northwest | 16,800 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 Marble Falls
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 58 tornadoes within 25 miles of Marble Falls, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and September. The strongest was an F4 on May 27, 1997, which passed about 20 miles southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on April 12, 2020, which passed about 6 miles south of town.
Hail: 381 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 70 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.12-inch hail on May 9, 2024.
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 Marble Falls'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.
Marble Falls radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Marble Falls, TX?
KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 54 miles east-northeast. KEWX (San Antonio, TX) is 61 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Marble Falls?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Marble Falls the lowest scan from KGRK is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Marble Falls 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 Marble Falls, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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