Redwood, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Redwood, Guadalupe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Redwood?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 84 days in the Guadalupe forecast zone and Guadalupe County — the most common reported hazard around Redwood, mostly in June and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (47 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 84 | May 2026 | Oct 17, 1998 · 4 deaths · $5.1 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 47 | May 2026 | Mar 19, 2002 · $600,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 15 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Aug 2024 | Jun 12, 2011 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Jun 2010 | Oct 17, 1998 · $30 million damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | May 2015 | Jul 18, 2009 · $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 Guadalupe forecast zone and Guadalupe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Redwood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEWX (San Antonio, TX), about 10 miles southwest. 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 Redwood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 10 mi southwest | 500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 70 mi north-northeast | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCRP Corpus Christi, TX | 142 mi south | 16,600 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 Redwood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 86 tornadoes within 25 miles of Redwood, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and October. The strongest was an F3 on December 1, 1953, which passed about 19 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF1 on October 24, 2025, which passed about 22 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 311 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 45 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 16, 2000.
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 Redwood'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.
Redwood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Redwood, TX?
KEWX (San Antonio, TX), about 10 miles southwest. KGRK (Central Texas, TX) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Redwood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Redwood the lowest scan from KEWX is about 500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Redwood 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 Redwood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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