Estancia, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Estancia, Torrance County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Estancia?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 41 days in the Estancia Valley forecast zone and Torrance County — the most common reported hazard around Estancia, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (24 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 | 24 | Apr 2026 | Feb 26, 2023 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jun 2025 | Sep 4, 2021 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 9 | Apr 2025 | Mar 23, 2021 · $700,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2020 | Jul 24, 2013 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Apr 2023 | Apr 2, 2023 · $500,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 1 | Mar 2025 | — |
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 Estancia Valley forecast zone and Torrance County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Estancia get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Estancia, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Estancia 4N weather station 4.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (5.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 2.5 | 5.2 | 4.1 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 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 Estancia?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 52 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 Estancia | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 52 mi west-northwest | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 117 mi south | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 138 mi east | 15,800 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 Estancia
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of Estancia. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F1 on June 8, 1989, which passed about 23 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 3, 2018, which touched down about 22 miles south of town.
Hail: 61 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 9, 2025.
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 Estancia'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.
Estancia radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Estancia, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 52 miles west-northwest. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Estancia?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Estancia the lowest scan from KABX is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Estancia 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 Estancia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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