Alamo, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Alamo, Socorro County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Alamo?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 43 days in the San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands forecast zone and Socorro County — the most common reported hazard around Alamo, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (41 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 43 | Sep 2025 | Jul 30, 1997 · $60,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 41 | Oct 2025 | Jul 6, 2021 · $750,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Nov 2024 | — |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2025 | Feb 22, 2023 · $1,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jul 2017 | Jul 15, 2017 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 2 | Sep 2013 | Sep 10, 2013 · $1.2 million damage |
| Wildfires | 1 | Apr 1996 | — |
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 San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands forecast zone and Socorro County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Alamo?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 64 miles northeast. 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 Alamo | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 64 mi northeast | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 122 mi southeast | 13,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 182 mi south-southeast | 25,000 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 Alamo
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Alamo since 1950.
Hail: 5 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 30, 1998.
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 Alamo'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.
Alamo radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Alamo, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 64 miles northeast. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Alamo?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Alamo the lowest scan from KABX is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Alamo 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 Alamo, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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