Kingston, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kingston, Sierra County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kingston?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 54 days in the Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range forecast zone and Sierra County — the most common reported hazard around Kingston, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (23 days) and high winds (2 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 54 | Sep 2025 | Sep 13, 2013 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 23 | Jun 2026 | Aug 17, 2015 · $1.1 million damage |
| High winds | 2 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Sep 2006 | — |
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 Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range forecast zone and Sierra County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kingston get?
A normal year brings about 2.7 inches of snow to Kingston, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hillsboro weather station 8.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 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 Kingston?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM), about 93 miles east. 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 Kingston | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 93 mi east | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 93 mi southeast | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 162 mi north-northeast | 20,700 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 Kingston
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kingston, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. The strongest was an F3 on October 12, 1957, which passed about 25 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an F1 on September 16, 1971, which touched down about 4 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 11 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 20, 1991.
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 Kingston'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.
Kingston radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kingston, NM?
KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM), about 93 miles east. KEPZ (El Paso, TX) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Kingston flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 54 days in the Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range forecast zone and Sierra County; the deadliest was on September 13, 2013, with 1 death. 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 Kingston 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 Kingston, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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