Becenti, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Becenti, McKinley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Becenti?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 42 days in the Northwest Highlands forecast zone and McKinley County — the most common reported hazard around Becenti, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (19 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 42 | Sep 2025 | Jul 11, 2008 · 3 deaths · $40,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 19 | Jun 2026 | Dec 15, 2021 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Apr 2025 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Apr 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Dec 1997 | Dec 27, 1997 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Aug 1997 | — |
| Flooding | 1 | Sep 2013 | Sep 13, 2013 · $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 Northwest Highlands forecast zone and McKinley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Becenti?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 89 miles east-southeast. 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 Becenti | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 89 mi east-southeast | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 191 mi west-southwest | 27,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 222 mi south-southeast | 34,900 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 Becenti
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Becenti. The strongest was an EF0 on May 30, 2019, which touched down about 21 miles southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 14, 2024, which touched down near town.
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 Becenti'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.
Becenti radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Becenti, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 89 miles east-southeast. KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ) is 191 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Becenti?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Becenti the lowest scan from KABX is about 8,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Becenti 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 Becenti, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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