Sabinal, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sabinal, Uvalde County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sabinal?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 98 days in the Uvalde forecast zone and Uvalde County — the most common reported hazard around Sabinal, mostly in May and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (42 days) and flooding (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 98 | Jul 2025 | Oct 17, 1998 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 42 | May 2026 | Mar 19, 2006 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Sep 2025 | Oct 9, 2018 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Aug 2024 | Aug 1, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2024 | Feb 14, 2021 · 1 death |
| High winds | 1 | Feb 2013 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Jul 2022 | — |
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 Uvalde forecast zone and Uvalde County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Sabinal?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDFX (Laughlin AFB, TX), about 49 miles west. 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 Sabinal | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDFX Laughlin AFB, TX | 49 mi west | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 91 mi east-northeast | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 154 mi north-northwest | 19,000 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 Sabinal
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 26 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sabinal, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and October. The strongest was an F3 on April 29, 1975, which passed about 25 miles southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 28, 2021, which touched down about 22 miles east of town.
Hail: 177 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 40 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.42-inch hail on April 28, 2021.
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 Sabinal'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.
Sabinal radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sabinal, TX?
KDFX (Laughlin AFB, TX), about 49 miles west. KEWX (San Antonio, TX) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sabinal?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sabinal the lowest scan from KDFX is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sabinal 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 Sabinal, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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