South Point, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for South Point, Cameron County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits South Point?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 70 days in the Inland Cameron forecast zone and Cameron County — the most common reported hazard around South Point, mostly in June and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (68 days) and flash flooding (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 70 | Jun 2026 | Jun 25, 2023 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 68 | May 2026 | May 2, 2000 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 53 | Jun 2026 | Mar 27, 2025 · $105 million damage |
| Flooding | 34 | Sep 2025 | Jul 24, 2008 · $38 million damage |
| High winds | 14 | Apr 2025 | Jan 8, 2024 · $525,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Sep 2024 | May 16, 2020 · $7.0 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Jul 2020 | Jul 23, 2008 · $420 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 Inland Cameron forecast zone and Cameron County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover South Point?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBRO (Brownsville, TX), about 4 miles northwest. 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 South Point | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBRO Brownsville, TX | 4 mi northwest | 200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCRP Corpus Christi, TX | 133 mi north | 14,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 268 mi north | 48,200 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 South Point
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 39 tornadoes within 25 miles of South Point, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F3 on May 12, 1969, which touched down about 21 miles northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on October 27, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 41 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 11, 1971.
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 South Point'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.
South Point radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to South Point, TX?
KBRO (Brownsville, TX), about 4 miles northwest. KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX) is 133 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near South Point?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over South Point the lowest scan from KBRO is about 200 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for South Point 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 South Point, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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