Utopia, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Utopia, Uvalde County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Utopia?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 98 days in the Uvalde forecast zone and Uvalde County — the most common reported hazard around Utopia, mostly in May and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (42 days) and flooding (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 98 | Jul 2025 | Oct 17, 1998 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 42 | May 2026 | Mar 19, 2006 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Sep 2025 | Oct 9, 2018 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Aug 2024 | Aug 1, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2024 | Feb 14, 2021 · 1 death |
| High winds | 1 | Feb 2013 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Jul 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 Uvalde forecast zone and Uvalde County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Utopia?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDFX (Laughlin AFB, TX), about 52 miles west-southwest. 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 Utopia | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDFX Laughlin AFB, TX | 52 mi west-southwest | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 89 mi east | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 134 mi north-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 Utopia
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of Utopia, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F2 on September 15, 1996, which passed about 3 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 30, 2015, which touched down about 24 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 202 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 41 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on March 19, 2002.
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 Utopia'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.
Utopia radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Utopia, TX?
KDFX (Laughlin AFB, TX), about 52 miles west-southwest. KEWX (San Antonio, TX) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Utopia?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Utopia the lowest scan from KDFX is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Utopia 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 Utopia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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