Gila, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gila, Grant County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gila?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 55 days in the Upper Gila River Valley forecast zone and Grant County — the most common reported hazard around Gila, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (22 days) and flooding (5 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 55 | Sep 2025 | Sep 30, 2017 · 2 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 22 | Jun 2026 | Jul 19, 2010 · $75,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Aug 2022 | Jan 28, 2008 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Jan 2021 | — |
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 Upper Gila River Valley forecast zone and Grant County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Gila?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 132 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 Gila | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 132 mi east-southeast | 14,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEMX Tucson, AZ | 140 mi west-southwest | 16,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 142 mi east | 16,700 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 Gila
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gila. Most came in August and June. The strongest was an F1 on August 13, 1989, which touched down about 15 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 6, 2007, which passed about 20 miles south of town.
Hail: 20 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on July 27, 1971.
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 Gila'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.
Gila radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gila, NM?
KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 132 miles east-southeast. KEMX (Tucson, AZ) is 140 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Gila flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 55 days in the Upper Gila River Valley forecast zone and Grant County; the deadliest was on September 30, 2017, with 2 deaths. TALON's free flash-flood risk layer shows, every 2 minutes, how close the rain that has fallen is to what it takes to flood — turn it on under Layers.
Is TALON's radar for Gila 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 Gila, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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