Deer Canyon, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Deer Canyon, Torrance County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Deer Canyon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 41 days in the South Central Highlands forecast zone and Torrance County — the most common reported hazard around Deer Canyon, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (29 days) and flash flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 41 | Jun 2026 | Sep 4, 2021 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 29 | Apr 2026 | Mar 15, 2024 · $75,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jun 2025 | Sep 4, 2021 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2020 | Jul 24, 2013 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Dust storms | 1 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Jun 2026 | — |
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 Torrance County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Deer Canyon get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Deer Canyon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mountainair weather station 6.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.2 | 4.2 | 2.7 | 3.2 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 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 Deer Canyon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 59 miles north-northwest. 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 Deer Canyon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 59 mi north-northwest | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 94 mi south | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 152 mi east | 18,600 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 Deer Canyon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Deer Canyon. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F0 on September 14, 1976, which passed about 15 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 31, 2021, which touched down about 21 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 19 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on August 15, 2008.
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 Deer Canyon'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.
Deer Canyon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Deer Canyon, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 59 miles north-northwest. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Deer Canyon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Deer Canyon the lowest scan from KABX is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Deer Canyon 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 Deer Canyon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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