Nixon, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Nixon, Gonzales County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Nixon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 80 days in the Gonzales forecast zone and Gonzales County — the most common reported hazard around Nixon, mostly in July and November. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (36 days) and flooding (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 80 | Apr 2026 | Oct 18, 1998 · $700,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 36 | May 2026 | Sep 3, 2009 · $150,000 damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Jul 2007 | Oct 17, 1998 · $8.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Apr 2023 | Apr 6, 2023 · $100,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 1 | Jan 2017 | Jan 24, 2017 · $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 Gonzales forecast zone and Gonzales County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Nixon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEWX (San Antonio, TX), about 34 miles north-northwest. 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 Nixon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 34 mi north-northwest | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 103 mi north-northeast | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCRP Corpus Christi, TX | 104 mi south | 10,200 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 Nixon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 41 tornadoes within 25 miles of Nixon, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and October. The strongest was an F3 on December 1, 1953, which passed about 19 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 26, 2023, which passed about 13 miles west of town.
Hail: 94 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 16, 1980.
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 Nixon'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.
Nixon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Nixon, TX?
KEWX (San Antonio, TX), about 34 miles north-northwest. KGRK (Central Texas, TX) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Nixon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Nixon the lowest scan from KEWX is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Nixon 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 Nixon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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