Pawnee, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pawnee, Bee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pawnee?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 47 days in the Bee forecast zone and Bee County — the most common reported hazard around Pawnee, mostly in April and September. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (41 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 47 | Apr 2022 | May 25, 2013 · $500,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 41 | May 2026 | May 23, 2017 · $6.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Feb 2026 | Feb 13, 2021 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2024 | Jun 26, 2023 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 7 | Jul 2021 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2025 | Jan 24, 2014 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Apr 2022 | — |
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 Bee forecast zone and Bee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Pawnee?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX), about 67 miles south-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 Pawnee | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCRP Corpus Christi, TX | 67 mi south-southeast | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 73 mi north | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDFX Laughlin AFB, TX | 144 mi west-northwest | 17,000 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 Pawnee
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 66 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pawnee, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and September. The strongest was an F3 on April 25, 1966, which touched down about 15 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 12, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 116 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 30, 2025.
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 Pawnee'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.
Pawnee radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pawnee, TX?
KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX), about 67 miles south-southeast. KEWX (San Antonio, TX) is 73 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pawnee?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pawnee the lowest scan from KCRP is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pawnee 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 Pawnee, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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