Poteet, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Poteet, Atascosa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Poteet?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 74 days in the Atascosa forecast zone and Atascosa County — the most common reported hazard around Poteet, mostly in June and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (34 days) and excessive heat (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 74 | May 2026 | Apr 7, 2002 · $250,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 34 | May 2026 | Mar 19, 2002 · $600,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Jul 2025 | Jul 29, 2025 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 6 | Sep 2023 | Jul 14, 2011 · 1 death · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 5 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Jul 2003 | Jul 15, 2003 · 1 death · $800,000 damage |
| High winds | 1 | Apr 2009 | Apr 30, 2009 · $20,000 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 Atascosa forecast zone and Atascosa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Poteet?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEWX (San Antonio, TX), about 57 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 Poteet | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 57 mi northeast | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDFX Laughlin AFB, TX | 104 mi west | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCRP Corpus Christi, TX | 108 mi southeast | 10,800 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 Poteet
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 57 tornadoes within 25 miles of Poteet, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 15, 1973, which passed about 22 miles southwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on March 19, 2012, which passed about 23 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 177 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on December 23, 2002.
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 Poteet'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.
Poteet radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Poteet, TX?
KEWX (San Antonio, TX), about 57 miles northeast. KDFX (Laughlin AFB, TX) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Poteet?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Poteet the lowest scan from KEWX is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Poteet 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 Poteet, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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