Wimberley, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wimberley, Hays County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wimberley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 103 days in the Hays forecast zone and Hays County — the most common reported hazard around Wimberley, mostly in June and May. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (46 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 103 | Jun 2026 | May 24, 2015 · 10 deaths · $100 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 46 | May 2026 | Jun 2, 2003 · $7.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 19 | Jan 2025 | Feb 1, 2023 · $2.4 million damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Aug 2017 | Oct 17, 1998 · $4.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Wildfires | 5 | Aug 2023 | Sep 4, 2011 · $6.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | May 2014 | May 15, 2010 · $100,000 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 Hays forecast zone and Hays County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Wimberley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEWX (San Antonio, TX), about 20 miles south. 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 Wimberley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEWX San Antonio, TX | 20 mi south | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 66 mi northeast | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDFX Laughlin AFB, TX | 140 mi west-southwest | 16,300 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 Wimberley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 72 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wimberley, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and November. The strongest was an F4 on May 27, 1997, which passed about 25 miles north-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on October 24, 2025, which passed about 10 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 363 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 46 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 16, 2000.
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 Wimberley'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.
Wimberley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wimberley, TX?
KEWX (San Antonio, TX), about 20 miles south. KGRK (Central Texas, TX) is 66 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wimberley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wimberley the lowest scan from KEWX is about 1,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wimberley 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 Wimberley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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