Agua Fria, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Agua Fria, Santa Fe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Agua Fria?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 77 days in the Santa Fe Metro Area forecast zone and Santa Fe County — the most common reported hazard around Agua Fria, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (42 days) and high winds (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 77 | Jun 2026 | Jul 14, 2008 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 42 | Jun 2026 | Dec 15, 2021 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 22 | Apr 2026 | Feb 26, 2023 · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 17 | Nov 2024 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Jul 2021 | Aug 7, 2016 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 4 | Aug 2015 | Sep 13, 2013 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Dust storms | 2 | Mar 2025 | Apr 22, 2022 · $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 Santa Fe Metro Area forecast zone and Santa Fe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Agua Fria get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Agua Fria, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Santa Fe 2 weather station 3.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (6.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | 1.7 | 6.8 | 3.7 | 2.4 | 3.9 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Agua Fria?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 58 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 Agua Fria | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 58 mi southwest | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 153 mi east-southeast | 18,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 179 mi south | 24,200 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 Agua Fria
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 15 tornadoes within 25 miles of Agua Fria. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F1 on April 15, 1971, which touched down about 2 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 13, 2021, which touched down about 24 miles south of town.
Hail: 100 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on June 26, 2017.
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 Agua Fria'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.
Agua Fria radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Agua Fria, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 58 miles southwest. KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM) is 153 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Agua Fria?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Agua Fria the lowest scan from KABX is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Agua Fria 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 Agua Fria, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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