Ranchette Estates, TX Live Doppler Radar

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What weather hits Ranchette Estates?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 47 days in the Inland Willacy forecast zone and Willacy County — the most common reported hazard around Ranchette Estates, mostly in June and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (26 days) and flash flooding (23 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Excessive heat47Jun 2026—
Damaging thunderstorm winds26Mar 2024May 24, 2009 · $50,000 damage
Flash flooding23Mar 2025Jul 23, 2008 · $50 million damage
Flooding16Apr 2025Jul 24, 2008 · $50 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill7Jan 2026—
Hurricanes & tropical storms3Jul 2020Jul 25, 2020 · $177 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage3Mar 2025Mar 27, 2025 · 2 deaths · $20,000 damage
High winds2Mar 2008Mar 17, 2008 · $1,000 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 Willacy forecast zone and Willacy County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Ranchette Estates?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBRO (Brownsville, TX), about 47 miles south-southeast. 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 Ranchette EstatesView
KBRO
Brownsville, TX		47 mi south-southeast3,200 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KCRP
Corpus Christi, TX		92 mi north-northeast8,400 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KEWX
San Antonio, TX		223 mi north35,100 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 Ranchette Estates

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 60 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ranchette Estates, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 12, 1969, which touched down about 20 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on March 27, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles south-southwest of town.

Hail: 91 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 29, 1991.

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 Ranchette Estates'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.

Ranchette Estates radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Ranchette Estates, TX?

KBRO (Brownsville, TX), about 47 miles south-southeast. KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Ranchette Estates?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Ranchette Estates the lowest scan from KBRO is about 3,200 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.

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

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