Hachita, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hachita, Grant County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hachita?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 55 days in the Lowlands of the Bootheel forecast zone and Grant County — the most common reported hazard around Hachita, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (22 days) and high winds (21 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 |
| High winds | 21 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Aug 2022 | Jan 28, 2008 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jul 2023 | — |
| 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 Lowlands of the Bootheel forecast zone and Grant County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Hachita?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 96 miles east. 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 Hachita | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 96 mi east | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEMX Tucson, AZ | 135 mi west | 15,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 152 mi east-northeast | 18,500 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 Hachita
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Hachita. The strongest was an EF0 on October 7, 2015, which touched down about 16 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 7 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 28, 2017.
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 Hachita'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.
Hachita radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hachita, NM?
KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 96 miles east. KEMX (Tucson, AZ) is 135 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Hachita flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 55 days in the Lowlands of the Bootheel 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 Hachita 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 Hachita, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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