Ramireno, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ramireno, Zapata County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ramireno?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 33 days in the Zapata forecast zone and Zapata County — the most common reported hazard around Ramireno, mostly in June and May. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (29 days) and flash flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 33 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 29 | May 2024 | May 14, 2008 · $750,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jul 2024 | May 23, 2022 · $300,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | May 2022 | Jul 14, 2010 · $1.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 8 | Aug 2023 | Aug 7, 2023 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Aug 2016 | May 1, 2004 · $75,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2026 | — |
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 Zapata forecast zone and Zapata County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Ramireno?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX), about 126 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 Ramireno | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCRP Corpus Christi, TX | 126 mi east-northeast | 13,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBRO Brownsville, TX | 143 mi east-southeast | 16,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDFX Laughlin AFB, TX | 166 mi north-northwest | 21,300 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 Ramireno
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ramireno, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and September. The strongest was an F2 on May 23, 1970, which passed about 10 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an F0 on July 20, 2005, which touched down about 24 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 32 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 7, 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 Ramireno'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.
Ramireno radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ramireno, TX?
KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX), about 126 miles east-northeast. KBRO (Brownsville, TX) is 143 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Ramireno?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Ramireno the lowest scan from KCRP is about 13,800 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Ramireno 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 Ramireno, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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