Dora, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dora, Roosevelt County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dora?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 68 days in the Roosevelt County forecast zone and Roosevelt County — the most common reported hazard around Dora, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (36 days) and high winds (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 68 | Jun 2026 | May 5, 2008 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Aug 2025 | Aug 3, 2017 · $2.4 million damage |
| High winds | 19 | Apr 2026 | Mar 14, 2025 · $60,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Dust storms | 2 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | May 2026 | Mar 3, 2025 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | Jul 2017 | — |
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 Roosevelt County forecast zone and Roosevelt County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Dora?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM), about 51 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 Dora | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 51 mi north-northwest | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 90 mi east-southeast | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 129 mi northeast | 14,300 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 Dora
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 64 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dora, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF2 on March 23, 2007, which passed about 24 miles north-northeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 5, 2025, which touched down about 8 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 209 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 12, 2012.
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 Dora'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.
Dora radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dora, NM?
KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM), about 51 miles north-northwest. KLBB (Lubbock, TX) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dora?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dora the lowest scan from KFDX is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Dora 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 Dora, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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