Homestead, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Homestead, Catron County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Homestead?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 28 days in the Southwest Mountains forecast zone and Catron County — the most common reported hazard around Homestead, mostly in July and August. Next come high winds (25 days) and wildfires (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 28 | Sep 2021 | Sep 14, 2013 · 1 death · $1.5 million damage |
| High winds | 25 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 14 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Sep 2013 | Sep 14, 2013 · $100,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 3 | Jun 2024 | Jun 29, 2024 · $75,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Aug 2009 | Aug 30, 2009 · 1 death · $1,000 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 Southwest Mountains forecast zone and Catron County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Homestead?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 92 miles northeast. 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 Homestead | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 92 mi northeast | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 125 mi southeast | 13,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 171 mi south-southeast | 22,600 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 Homestead
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Homestead since 1950.
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 Homestead'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.
Homestead radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Homestead, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 92 miles northeast. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Homestead?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Homestead the lowest scan from KABX is about 8,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Homestead 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 Homestead, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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