Realitos, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Realitos, Duval County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Realitos?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 35 days in the Duval forecast zone and Duval County — the most common reported hazard around Realitos, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (29 days) and excessive heat (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 35 | May 2026 | Oct 27, 2005 · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Jul 2023 | Aug 16, 2022 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 18 | May 2024 | Jun 10, 2012 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 14 | Jul 2023 | Jan 21, 2011 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Aug 2022 | Aug 16, 2022 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Dec 2017 | — |
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 Duval forecast zone and Duval County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Realitos?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX), about 67 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 Realitos | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCRP Corpus Christi, TX | 67 mi east-northeast | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBRO Brownsville, TX | 126 mi south-southeast | 13,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 159 mi north | 20,000 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 Realitos
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 15 tornadoes within 25 miles of Realitos. Most came in July and April. The strongest was an EF1 on July 2, 2010, which touched down about 13 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 42 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on March 31, 2013.
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 Realitos'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.
Realitos radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Realitos, TX?
KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX), about 67 miles east-northeast. KBRO (Brownsville, TX) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Realitos?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Realitos the lowest scan from KCRP is about 5,300 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Realitos 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 Realitos, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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