Holloman AFB, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Holloman AFB, Otero County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Holloman AFB?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 66 days in the East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo forecast zone and Otero County — the most common reported hazard around Holloman AFB, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (59 days) and high winds (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 66 | Jul 2025 | Jun 22, 2006 · $1.3 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 59 | Jun 2026 | May 28, 2008 · $370,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Dust storms | 2 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 1 | Jul 2009 | Jul 5, 2009 · $25,000 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 East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo forecast zone and Otero County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Holloman AFB get?
A normal year brings about 1.6 inches of snow to Holloman AFB, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the White Sands Natl Mon weather station 6.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 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 Holloman AFB?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM), about 16 miles north. 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 Holloman AFB | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 16 mi north | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 76 mi south-southwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 165 mi north-northwest | 21,100 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 Holloman AFB
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of Holloman AFB, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F2 on May 27, 1982, which touched down about 8 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on March 13, 2020, which touched down about 8 miles east of town.
Hail: 50 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 24, 1999.
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 Holloman AFB'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.
Holloman AFB radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Holloman AFB, NM?
KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM), about 16 miles north. KEPZ (El Paso, TX) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Holloman AFB flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 66 days in the East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo forecast zone and Otero County. 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 Holloman AFB 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 Holloman AFB, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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