Skidmore, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Skidmore, Bee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Skidmore?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 47 days in the Bee forecast zone and Bee County — the most common reported hazard around Skidmore, mostly in April and September. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (41 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 47 | Apr 2022 | May 25, 2013 · $500,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 41 | May 2026 | May 23, 2017 · $6.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Feb 2026 | Feb 13, 2021 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2024 | Jun 26, 2023 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 7 | Jul 2021 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2025 | Jan 24, 2014 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Apr 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 Bee forecast zone and Bee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Skidmore?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX), about 35 miles south-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 Skidmore | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCRP Corpus Christi, TX | 35 mi south-southeast | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 101 mi north-northwest | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBRO Brownsville, TX | 163 mi south | 20,900 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 Skidmore
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 83 tornadoes within 25 miles of Skidmore, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and May. The strongest was an F3 on October 22, 1954, which passed about 18 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 22, 2023, which touched down about 24 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 111 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 10, 2006.
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 Skidmore'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.
Skidmore radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Skidmore, TX?
KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX), about 35 miles south-southeast. KEWX (San Antonio, TX) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Skidmore?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Skidmore the lowest scan from KCRP is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Skidmore 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 Skidmore, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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