Hope, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hope, Eddy County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hope?
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 Hope, 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 Hope get?
A normal year brings about 3.4 inches of snow to Hope, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hope weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (1.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 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 Hope?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM), about 82 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 Hope | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 82 mi west-northwest | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 132 mi west-southwest | 14,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 141 mi north-northeast | 16,400 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 Hope
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 32 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hope, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF2 on March 12, 2019, which passed about 21 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 4, 2019, which touched down about 16 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 179 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 32 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 Hope'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.
Hope radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hope, NM?
KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM), about 82 miles west-northwest. KEPZ (El Paso, TX) is 132 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hope?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hope the lowest scan from KHDX is about 7,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hope 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 Hope, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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