Conchas Dam, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Conchas Dam, San Miguel County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Conchas Dam?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 55 days in the Eastern San Miguel County forecast zone and San Miguel County — the most common reported hazard around Conchas Dam, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (24 days) and high winds (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 55 | Jul 2025 | Jul 21, 2022 · 3 deaths · $2.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 24 | Jun 2026 | Sep 10, 2007 · $4,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | May 2025 | Sep 13, 2013 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Nov 2024 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | May 2026 | May 30, 2000 · $1.2 million damage |
| Debris flows | 2 | Jun 2024 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Oct 2020 | — |
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 Eastern San Miguel County forecast zone and San Miguel County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Conchas Dam get?
A normal year brings about 8.4 inches of snow to Conchas Dam, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Conchas Dam weather station 3.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 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 Conchas Dam?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM), about 60 miles south-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 Conchas Dam | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 60 mi south-southeast | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 141 mi east | 16,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 149 mi west | 18,000 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 Conchas Dam
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Conchas Dam. The strongest was an F1 on June 3, 1974, which touched down near town. The most recent was an F0 on June 28, 1999, which touched down about 19 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 53 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 26, 1982.
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 Conchas Dam'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.
Conchas Dam radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Conchas Dam, NM?
KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM), about 60 miles south-southeast. KAMA (Amarillo, TX) is 141 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Conchas Dam flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 55 days in the Eastern San Miguel County forecast zone and San Miguel County; the deadliest was on July 21, 2022, with 3 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 Conchas Dam 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 Conchas Dam, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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