Escudilla Bonita, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Escudilla Bonita, Catron County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Escudilla Bonita?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 28 days in the Southwest Mountains forecast zone and Catron County — the most common reported hazard around Escudilla Bonita, mostly in July and August. Next come high winds (25 days) and wildfires (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 28 | Sep 2021 | Sep 14, 2013 · 1 death · $1.5 million damage |
| High winds | 25 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 14 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Sep 2013 | Sep 14, 2013 · $100,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 3 | Jun 2024 | Jun 29, 2024 · $75,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Aug 2009 | Aug 30, 2009 · 1 death · $1,000 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 Southwest Mountains forecast zone and Catron County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Escudilla Bonita?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 128 miles west-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 Escudilla Bonita | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 128 mi west-northwest | 14,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 144 mi east-northeast | 17,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 162 mi west-southwest | 20,700 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 Escudilla Bonita
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Escudilla Bonita. The strongest was an F0 on August 30, 2006, which touched down about 19 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 4, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 3 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on June 10, 2019.
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 Escudilla Bonita'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.
Escudilla Bonita radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Escudilla Bonita, NM?
KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 128 miles west-northwest. KABX (Albuquerque, NM) is 144 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Escudilla Bonita?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Escudilla Bonita the lowest scan from KFSX is about 14,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Escudilla Bonita 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 Escudilla Bonita, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.