Eunice, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Eunice, Lea County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Eunice?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 133 days in the Southern Lea County forecast zone and Lea County — the most common reported hazard around Eunice, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (72 days) and high winds (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 133 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 2024 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 72 | Jun 2026 | Aug 1, 2002 · $125,000 damage |
| High winds | 16 | Apr 2025 | Dec 8, 2009 · $12,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 5 | Jan 2021 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Jul 2025 | Aug 9, 2009 · $4,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | May 2013 | Aug 8, 1996 · 2 deaths |
| Dust storms | 2 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Dec 2014 | — |
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 Southern Lea County forecast zone and Lea County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Eunice?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 66 miles east-southeast. 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 Eunice | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 66 mi east-southeast | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 114 mi northeast | 11,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 154 mi north | 19,000 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 Eunice
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 61 tornadoes within 25 miles of Eunice, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F2 on May 12, 1982, which passed about 23 miles east of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on November 2, 2024, which touched down about 13 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 235 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 32 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 24, 1992.
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 Eunice'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.
Eunice radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Eunice, NM?
KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 66 miles east-southeast. KLBB (Lubbock, TX) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Eunice?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Eunice the lowest scan from KMAF is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Eunice 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 Eunice, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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