Rocksprings, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rocksprings, Edwards County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rocksprings?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 85 days in the Edwards forecast zone and Edwards County — the most common reported hazard around Rocksprings, mostly in May and October. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (15 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 85 | Nov 2025 | Nov 15, 2001 · 1 death · $80,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 15 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 15 | Apr 2026 | Nov 15, 2001 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Apr 2022 | Aug 10, 2015 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Aug 2023 | — |
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 Edwards forecast zone and Edwards County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Rocksprings?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDFX (Laughlin AFB, TX), about 52 miles south. 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 Rocksprings | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDFX Laughlin AFB, TX | 52 mi south | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 95 mi north | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 133 mi east | 14,900 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 Rocksprings
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rocksprings. Most came in May and January. The strongest was an EF0 on January 24, 2012, which passed about 10 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 74 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 28, 1962.
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 Rocksprings'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.
Rocksprings radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rocksprings, TX?
KDFX (Laughlin AFB, TX), about 52 miles south. KSJT (San Angelo, TX) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rocksprings?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rocksprings the lowest scan from KDFX is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rocksprings 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 Rocksprings, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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