Villa Pancho, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Villa Pancho, Cameron County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Villa Pancho?
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 Villa Pancho, 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 Villa Pancho?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBRO (Brownsville, TX), about 2 miles north. 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 Villa Pancho | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBRO Brownsville, TX | 2 mi north | 100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCRP Corpus Christi, TX | 131 mi north | 14,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 267 mi north | 47,800 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 Villa Pancho
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 42 tornadoes within 25 miles of Villa Pancho, 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 19 miles northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on October 27, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 43 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 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 Villa Pancho'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.
Villa Pancho radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Villa Pancho, TX?
KBRO (Brownsville, TX), about 2 miles north. KCRP (Corpus Christi, TX) is 131 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Villa Pancho?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Villa Pancho the lowest scan from KBRO is about 100 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Villa Pancho 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 Villa Pancho, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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