Fence Lake, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fence Lake, Cibola County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fence Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 32 days in the West Central Plateau forecast zone and Cibola County — the most common reported hazard around Fence Lake, mostly in April and February. Next come flash flooding (28 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 32 | Jun 2026 | Apr 22, 2022 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Sep 2025 | Jul 4, 2015 · $250,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 10 | May 2026 | Oct 2, 2003 · $2,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Sep 2013 | Sep 13, 2013 · $500,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 1 | Apr 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Jan 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 West Central Plateau forecast zone and Cibola County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fence Lake get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Fence Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Fence Lake weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (6.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | 2.5 | 4.7 | 6.4 | 2.7 | 4.5 | 0.9 | 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 Fence Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 110 miles east-northeast. 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 Fence Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 110 mi east-northeast | 11,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 144 mi west | 16,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 183 mi southeast | 25,100 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 Fence Lake
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Fence Lake since 1950.
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 Fence Lake'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.
Fence Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fence Lake, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 110 miles east-northeast. KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ) is 144 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fence Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fence Lake the lowest scan from KABX is about 11,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Fence Lake 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 Fence Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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