Vinton, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Vinton, El Paso County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Vinton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 122 days in the Western El Paso County forecast zone and El Paso County — the most common reported hazard around Vinton, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (68 days) and high winds (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 122 | Jun 2026 | Aug 12, 2021 · 2 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 68 | Jun 2026 | Jul 14, 1997 · $150,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Apr 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Sep 2006 | Sep 4, 2006 · $100,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 2 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Dec 2015 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jul 2023 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 1998 | Jul 8, 1998 · $50,000 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 Western El Paso County forecast zone and El Paso County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Vinton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 9 miles 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 Vinton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 9 mi southwest | 400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 82 mi north-northeast | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 221 mi north | 34,600 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 Vinton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Vinton. Most came in July and September. The strongest was an F1 on July 31, 1979, which touched down about 3 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 13, 2011, which touched down about 11 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 97 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.25-inch hail on October 22, 1974.
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 Vinton'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.
Vinton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Vinton, TX?
KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 9 miles southwest. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Vinton flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 122 days in the Western El Paso County forecast zone and El Paso County; the deadliest was on August 12, 2021, with 2 deaths. TALON's free flash-flood risk layer shows, every 2 minutes, how close the rain that has fallen is to what it takes to flood — turn it on under Layers.
Is TALON's radar for Vinton 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 Vinton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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