Corona, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Corona, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Corona?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 101 days in the South Central Highlands forecast zone and Lincoln County — the most common reported hazard around Corona, mostly in July and August. Next come high winds (29 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 101 | Jun 2026 | May 30, 2021 · 1 death · $60,000 damage |
| High winds | 29 | Apr 2026 | Mar 15, 2024 · $75,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 29 | Sep 2025 | Dec 23, 2023 · $10,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 10 | Sep 2025 | Jul 8, 2025 · 3 deaths · $50 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 4 | Jun 2026 | 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 South Central Highlands forecast zone and Lincoln County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Corona get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to Corona, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Corona 10Sw weather station 9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (8.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 2.8 | 8.9 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 1.3 | 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 Corona?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM), about 86 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 Corona | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 86 mi south-southwest | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 93 mi northwest | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 116 mi east-northeast | 12,000 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 Corona
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of Corona. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF0 on June 2, 2019, which passed about 16 miles north of town.
Hail: 27 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 23, 2021.
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 Corona'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.
Corona radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Corona, NM?
KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM), about 86 miles south-southwest. KABX (Albuquerque, NM) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Corona?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Corona the lowest scan from KHDX is about 7,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Corona 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 Corona, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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