Poth, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Poth, Wilson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Poth?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 62 days in the Wilson forecast zone and Wilson County — the most common reported hazard around Poth, mostly in September and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (32 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 62 | Oct 2021 | Oct 18, 1998 · $35 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 32 | Feb 2026 | Mar 19, 2002 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Sep 2002 | Oct 17, 1998 · $50 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Aug 2017 | Jul 15, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Sep 2016 | Sep 2, 2016 · $100,000 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 Wilson forecast zone and Wilson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Poth?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEWX (San Antonio, TX), about 44 miles north. 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 Poth | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 44 mi north | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCRP Corpus Christi, TX | 96 mi south-southeast | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 121 mi north-northeast | 13,000 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 Poth
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 50 tornadoes within 25 miles of Poth, 7 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 22 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 26, 2023, which passed about 15 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 122 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 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 Poth'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.
Poth radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Poth, TX?
KEWX (San Antonio, TX), about 44 miles north. KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Poth?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Poth the lowest scan from KEWX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Poth 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 Poth, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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