Cobre, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cobre, Grant County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cobre?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 55 days in the Central Grant County/Silver City Area forecast zone and Grant County — the most common reported hazard around Cobre, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (22 days) and flooding (5 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 55 | Sep 2025 | Sep 30, 2017 · 2 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 22 | Jun 2026 | Jul 19, 2010 · $75,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Aug 2022 | Jan 28, 2008 · $50,000 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 Central Grant County/Silver City Area forecast zone and Grant County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Cobre?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 104 miles 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 Cobre | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 104 mi southeast | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 117 mi east | 12,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEMX Tucson, AZ | 159 mi west-southwest | 20,000 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 Cobre
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cobre, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and October. The strongest was an F3 on October 12, 1957, which passed about 7 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 6, 2007, which passed about 24 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 22 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on November 4, 2016.
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 Cobre'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.
Cobre radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cobre, NM?
KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 104 miles southeast. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Cobre flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 55 days in the Central Grant County/Silver City Area forecast zone and Grant County; the deadliest was on September 30, 2017, with 2 deaths. 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 Cobre 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 Cobre, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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