Carrizozo, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Carrizozo, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Carrizozo?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 101 days in the Upper Tularosa Valley forecast zone and Lincoln County — the most common reported hazard around Carrizozo, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (29 days) and high winds (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 101 | Jun 2026 | May 30, 2021 · 1 death · $60,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 29 | Sep 2025 | Dec 23, 2023 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 25 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Debris flows | 10 | Sep 2025 | Jul 8, 2025 · 3 deaths · $50 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Jan 2026 | Feb 13, 2021 · $40,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 3 | Mar 2002 | Mar 24, 2002 · $5.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | May 2015 | May 15, 2015 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 3 | Jun 2021 | Jul 26, 2008 · 1 death · $25 million 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 Upper Tularosa Valley forecast zone and Lincoln County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Carrizozo get?
A normal year brings about 7.0 inches of snow to Carrizozo, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Carrizozo 1Sw weather station 3.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 0.3 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 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 Carrizozo?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM), about 42 miles south-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 Carrizozo | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 42 mi south-southwest | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 118 mi north-northwest | 12,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 132 mi south-southwest | 14,800 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 Carrizozo
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Carrizozo. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F1 on June 17, 1972, which passed about 18 miles southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 9, 2024, which touched down about 21 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 25 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on June 19, 2024.
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 Carrizozo'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.
Carrizozo radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Carrizozo, NM?
KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM), about 42 miles south-southwest. KABX (Albuquerque, NM) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Carrizozo flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 101 days in the Upper Tularosa Valley forecast zone and Lincoln County; the deadliest was on May 30, 2021, 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 Carrizozo 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 Carrizozo, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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