Sunrise Beach Village, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sunrise Beach Village, Llano County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sunrise Beach Village?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 66 days in the Llano forecast zone and Llano County — the most common reported hazard around Sunrise Beach Village, mostly in May and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (38 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 66 | Jun 2026 | Oct 16, 2018 · 1 death · $1.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 38 | Mar 2026 | Oct 18, 2006 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 19 | Jan 2026 | Feb 1, 1996 · $1.6 million damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Oct 2023 | Feb 20, 1997 · 2 deaths · $2.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Wildfires | 4 | Aug 2023 | Aug 13, 2020 · $300,000 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 Llano forecast zone and Llano County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Sunrise Beach Village?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 62 miles east. 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 Sunrise Beach Village | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 62 mi east | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 65 mi south-southeast | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 134 mi west-northwest | 15,200 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 Sunrise Beach Village
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 49 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sunrise Beach Village, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and September. The strongest was an F3 on March 10, 1973, which passed about 15 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on April 12, 2020, which passed about 20 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 362 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 72 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.12-inch hail on May 9, 2024.
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 Sunrise Beach Village'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.
Sunrise Beach Village radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sunrise Beach Village, TX?
KGRK (Central Texas, TX), about 62 miles east. KEWX (San Antonio, TX) is 65 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sunrise Beach Village?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sunrise Beach Village the lowest scan from KGRK is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sunrise Beach Village 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 Sunrise Beach Village, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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