Point Venture, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Point Venture, Travis County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Point Venture?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 153 days in the Travis forecast zone and Travis County — the most common reported hazard around Point Venture, mostly in May and June. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (106 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 153 | Jun 2026 | Oct 31, 2013 · 4 deaths · $100 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 106 | May 2026 | May 19, 2026 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Feb 3, 2011 · 2 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 22 | Jul 2021 | Sep 25, 2016 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 20 | Aug 2024 | Aug 6, 2015 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 15 | Dec 2022 | Jul 2, 2002 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Feb 15, 2021 · 6 deaths |
| Wildfires | 2 | Sep 2011 | Sep 4, 2011 · $10 million 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 Travis forecast zone and Travis County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Point Venture?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 43 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 Point Venture | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 43 mi east-northeast | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 47 mi south | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 157 mi north-northeast | 19,500 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 Point Venture
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 97 tornadoes within 25 miles of Point Venture, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F4 on May 27, 1997, which passed about 2 miles southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on April 28, 2024, which passed about 25 miles east of town.
Hail: 661 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 126 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-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 Point Venture'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.
Point Venture radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Point Venture, TX?
KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 43 miles east-northeast. KEWX (San Antonio, TX) is 47 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Point Venture?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Point Venture the lowest scan from KGRK is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Point Venture 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 Point Venture, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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