Happy Valley, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Happy Valley, Eddy County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Happy Valley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 149 days in the Eddy County Plains forecast zone and Eddy County — the most common reported hazard around Happy Valley, mostly in March and February. Next come flash flooding (131 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (122 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 149 | Jun 2026 | Apr 6, 2001 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 131 | Jun 2026 | Sep 18, 2014 · 1 death · $40,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 122 | Jun 2026 | Aug 12, 2004 · $700,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Sep 2025 | Sep 22, 2014 · $300,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 7 | Apr 2025 | Mar 18, 2025 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Feb 2011 | — |
| 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 Eddy County Plains forecast zone and Eddy County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Happy Valley get?
A normal year brings about 2.7 inches of snow to Happy Valley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Carlsbad weather station 6.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 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 Happy Valley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM), about 115 miles west-northwest. 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 Happy Valley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 115 mi west-northwest | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 127 mi east-southeast | 14,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 146 mi west-southwest | 17,400 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 Happy Valley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 37 tornadoes within 25 miles of Happy Valley, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F2 on May 31, 1991, which touched down about 10 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF2 on March 12, 2019, which passed about 21 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 267 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 35 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 23, 2014.
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 Happy Valley'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.
Happy Valley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Happy Valley, NM?
KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM), about 115 miles west-northwest. KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX) is 127 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Happy Valley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Happy Valley the lowest scan from KHDX is about 12,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Happy Valley 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 Happy Valley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Carlsbad, NM radar 3 mi
- Loving, NM radar 15 mi
- Artesia, NM radar 30 mi
- Dexter, NM radar 53 mi