Hagerman, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hagerman, Chaves County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hagerman?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Chaves County Plains forecast zone and Chaves County — the most common reported hazard around Hagerman, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (43 days) and high winds (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | Jun 2026 | Jul 14, 2011 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 43 | Oct 2025 | Jul 14, 1996 · 4 deaths |
| High winds | 34 | Feb 2026 | Feb 26, 2023 · $25,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 21 | May 2025 | Feb 27, 2024 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 13 | Jun 2026 | Aug 21, 2022 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2024 · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jun 2024 | Jun 26, 2024 · $50,000 damage |
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 Chaves County Plains forecast zone and Chaves County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Hagerman?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM), about 104 miles west. 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 Hagerman | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 104 mi west | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 113 mi north-northeast | 11,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 149 mi east-southeast | 17,900 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 Hagerman
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 47 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hagerman, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF2 on March 12, 2019, which passed about 4 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 6, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 196 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 35 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 28, 2021.
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 Hagerman'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.
Hagerman radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hagerman, NM?
KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM), about 104 miles west. KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hagerman?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hagerman the lowest scan from KHDX is about 10,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hagerman 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 Hagerman, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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