Keeler Farm, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Keeler Farm, Luna County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Keeler Farm?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 31 days in the Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin forecast zone and Luna County — the most common reported hazard around Keeler Farm, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (29 days) and dust storms (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 31 | Jun 2026 | Jul 18, 2008 · $70,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Jul 2025 | Jul 12, 2008 · $400,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 22 | Feb 2026 | Apr 17, 2025 · 1 death |
| High winds | 17 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Sep 2020 | Aug 29, 2006 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Feb 2020 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jul 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Desert/Mimbres Basin forecast zone and Luna County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Keeler Farm get?
A normal year brings about 1.0 inches of snow to Keeler Farm, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Deming weather station 4.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 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 Keeler Farm?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 69 miles east-southeast. 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 Keeler Farm | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 69 mi east-southeast | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 109 mi east-northeast | 10,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEMX Tucson, AZ | 171 mi west | 22,400 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 Keeler Farm
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Keeler Farm. The strongest was an F1 on October 9, 2006, which touched down about 10 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 18 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on November 4, 2016.
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 Keeler Farm'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.
Keeler Farm radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Keeler Farm, NM?
KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 69 miles east-southeast. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Keeler Farm?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Keeler Farm the lowest scan from KEPZ is about 5,600 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Keeler Farm 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 Keeler Farm, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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