Rollingwood, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rollingwood, Travis County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rollingwood?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 153 days in the Travis forecast zone and Travis County — the most common reported hazard around Rollingwood, mostly in May and June. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (106 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 153 | Jun 2026 | Oct 31, 2013 · 4 deaths · $100 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 106 | May 2026 | May 19, 2026 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Feb 3, 2011 · 2 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 22 | Jul 2021 | Sep 25, 2016 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 20 | Aug 2024 | Aug 6, 2015 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 15 | Dec 2022 | Jul 2, 2002 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Feb 15, 2021 · 6 deaths |
| Wildfires | 2 | Sep 2011 | Sep 4, 2011 · $10 million 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 Travis forecast zone and Travis County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Rollingwood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 39 miles 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 Rollingwood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 39 mi northeast | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 42 mi south-southwest | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 161 mi north | 20,500 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 Rollingwood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 115 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rollingwood, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F4 on May 27, 1997, which passed about 12 miles west-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on April 28, 2024, which passed about 13 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 646 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 120 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 Rollingwood'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.
Rollingwood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rollingwood, TX?
KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 39 miles northeast. KEWX (San Antonio, TX) is 42 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rollingwood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rollingwood the lowest scan from KGRK is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rollingwood 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 Rollingwood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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