Sandia, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sandia, Jim Wells County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sandia?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 102 days in the Jim Wells forecast zone and Jim Wells County — the most common reported hazard around Sandia, mostly in July and June. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (55 days) and flash flooding (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 102 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 55 | May 2026 | Apr 4, 2014 · $750,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 44 | Jun 2026 | Jun 17, 2015 · $1.5 million damage |
| Wildfires | 17 | Apr 2022 | Jun 12, 2011 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2021 · $605,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Jun 2024 | Jul 1, 2010 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2025 | Feb 16, 2021 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Aug 2023 | Sep 7, 2010 · $1.1 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 Jim Wells forecast zone and Jim Wells County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Sandia?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX), about 27 miles southeast. 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 Sandia | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCRP Corpus Christi, TX | 27 mi southeast | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 117 mi north | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBRO Brownsville, TX | 148 mi south | 17,800 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 Sandia
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 121 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sandia, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and May. The strongest was an F3 on April 29, 1976, which touched down about 20 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 22, 2023, which touched down about 21 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 133 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 10, 1959.
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 Sandia'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.
Sandia radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sandia, TX?
KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX), about 27 miles southeast. KEWX (San Antonio, TX) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sandia?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sandia the lowest scan from KCRP is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sandia 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 Sandia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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