Petronila, TX Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Petronila, Nueces County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Petronila?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 130 days in the Inland Nueces forecast zone and Nueces County — the most common reported hazard around Petronila, mostly in June and August. Next come flash flooding (116 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (90 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Excessive heat130Sep 2024Aug 20, 2024 · 1 death
Flash flooding116Jun 2026Oct 9, 1997 · 2 deaths
Damaging thunderstorm winds90May 2026May 8, 2025 · $6.0 million damage
Flooding28May 2025Jul 2, 2010 · $1.2 million damage
High winds13Mar 2026Dec 24, 2009 · $250,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill11Jan 2026Jan 1, 2018 · 1 death
Lightning casualties & damage10May 2017Mar 15, 2009 · 1 death
Wildfires9Dec 2013Feb 25, 2013 · $150,000 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 Inland Nueces forecast zone and Nueces County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Petronila?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX), about 11 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over PetronilaView
KCRP
Corpus Christi, TX		11 mi northeast600 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KBRO
Brownsville, TX		122 mi south13,100 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KEWX
San Antonio, TX		143 mi north16,700 ftLimited — 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 Petronila

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 146 tornadoes within 25 miles of Petronila, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and September. The strongest was an F3 on June 24, 1970, which touched down about 11 miles southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on October 13, 2022, which touched down about 11 miles east-southeast of town.

Hail: 124 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on March 30, 1997.

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 Petronila'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.

Petronila radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Petronila, TX?

KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX), about 11 miles northeast. KBRO (Brownsville, TX) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Petronila?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Petronila the lowest scan from KCRP is about 600 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

Is TALON's radar for Petronila 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 Petronila, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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