Waelder, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Waelder, Gonzales County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Waelder?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 80 days in the Gonzales forecast zone and Gonzales County — the most common reported hazard around Waelder, mostly in July and November. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (36 days) and flooding (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 80 | Apr 2026 | Oct 18, 1998 · $700,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 36 | May 2026 | Sep 3, 2009 · $150,000 damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Jul 2007 | Oct 17, 1998 · $8.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Apr 2023 | Apr 6, 2023 · $100,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 1 | Jan 2017 | Jan 24, 2017 · $10,000 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 Gonzales forecast zone and Gonzales County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Waelder?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEWX (San Antonio, TX), about 44 miles west. 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 Waelder | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 44 mi west | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 71 mi north | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCRP Corpus Christi, TX | 133 mi south | 14,900 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 Waelder
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 66 tornadoes within 25 miles of Waelder, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on April 28, 1953, which touched down about 22 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 28, 2021, which touched down about 21 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 134 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.50-inch hail on March 18, 2018.
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 Waelder'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.
Waelder radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Waelder, TX?
KEWX (San Antonio, TX), about 44 miles west. KGRK (Central Texas, TX) is 71 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Waelder?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Waelder the lowest scan from KEWX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Waelder 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 Waelder, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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