Natalia, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Natalia, Medina County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Natalia?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 88 days in the Medina forecast zone and Medina County — the most common reported hazard around Natalia, mostly in June and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (59 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 88 | Jun 2026 | Jun 22, 1997 · 1 death · $13 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 59 | May 2026 | Feb 10, 1998 · $10 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2024 | — |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2025 | Apr 30, 2009 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Sep 2018 | Sep 22, 2018 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Aug 2023 | Apr 1, 2022 · $500,000 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 Medina forecast zone and Medina County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Natalia?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEWX (San Antonio, TX), about 61 miles 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 Natalia | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 61 mi northeast | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDFX Laughlin AFB, TX | 86 mi west | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCRP Corpus Christi, TX | 127 mi southeast | 13,800 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 Natalia
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 64 tornadoes within 25 miles of Natalia, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and May. The strongest was an F3 on April 29, 1975, which passed about 14 miles west-southwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on August 15, 2022, which touched down about 13 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 255 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 38 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.42-inch hail on April 28, 2021.
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 Natalia'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.
Natalia radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Natalia, TX?
KEWX (San Antonio, TX), about 61 miles northeast. KDFX (Laughlin AFB, TX) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Natalia?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Natalia the lowest scan from KEWX is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Natalia 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 Natalia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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