Sarita, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sarita, Kenedy County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sarita?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 48 days in the Inland Kenedy forecast zone and Kenedy County — the most common reported hazard around Sarita, mostly in June and August. Next come wildfires (12 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 48 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 12 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 12 | May 2026 | May 10, 1999 · $3,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 7 | Aug 2023 | Jul 25, 2020 · $100,000 damage |
| Storm surge | 4 | Sep 2010 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2026 | Dec 7, 2017 · 1 death |
| Coastal flooding | 1 | Oct 1996 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Feb 2011 | — |
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 Inland Kenedy forecast zone and Kenedy County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Sarita?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX), about 43 miles north-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 Sarita | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCRP Corpus Christi, TX | 43 mi north-northeast | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBRO Brownsville, TX | 93 mi south-southeast | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 172 mi north | 22,700 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 Sarita
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 38 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sarita, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and August. The strongest was an F3 on June 24, 1970, which touched down about 24 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 31, 2016, which touched down about 19 miles north of town.
Hail: 59 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on March 30, 1997.
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 Sarita'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.
Sarita radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sarita, TX?
KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX), about 43 miles north-northeast. KBRO (Brownsville, TX) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Sarita?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Sarita the lowest scan from KCRP is about 2,900 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Sarita 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 Sarita, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Kingsville, TX radar 20 mi
- Falfurrias, TX radar 21 mi
- Premont, TX radar 22 mi
- Bishop, TX radar 25 mi
- Robstown, TX radar 40 mi
- Alice, TX radar 40 mi
- Benavides, TX radar 46 mi
- San Diego, TX radar 46 mi
- Orange Grove, TX radar 51 mi
- Odem, TX radar 52 mi