Apache Creek, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Apache Creek, Catron County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Apache Creek?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 28 days in the San Francisco River Valley forecast zone and Catron County — the most common reported hazard around Apache Creek, mostly in July and August. Next come flooding (6 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 28 | Sep 2021 | Sep 14, 2013 · 1 death · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Sep 2013 | Sep 14, 2013 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 3 | Jun 2024 | Jun 29, 2024 · $75,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 1 | Apr 2002 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Aug 2009 | Aug 30, 2009 · 1 death · $1,000 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 San Francisco River Valley forecast zone and Catron County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Apache Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 135 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 Apache Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 135 mi northeast | 15,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 154 mi east-southeast | 18,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 156 mi west-northwest | 19,300 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 Apache Creek
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Apache Creek since 1950.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on August 28, 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 Apache Creek'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.
Apache Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Apache Creek, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 135 miles northeast. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 154 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Apache Creek flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 28 days in the San Francisco River Valley forecast zone and Catron County; the deadliest was on September 14, 2013, with 1 death. 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 Apache Creek 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 Apache Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.