La Madera, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for La Madera, Sandoval County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits La Madera?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 69 days in the Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood forecast zone and Sandoval County — the most common reported hazard around La Madera, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and high winds (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 69 | Sep 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | Feb 1, 2022 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 33 | Mar 2026 | Feb 22, 2023 · $1.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 20 | Jun 2026 | Dec 1, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Aug 2019 | Jul 4, 2009 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 3 | Jun 2022 | Jun 16, 2022 · $150,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Apr 2023 | Apr 12, 2023 · $1.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Feb 2021 | — |
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 Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood forecast zone and Sandoval County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does La Madera get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to La Madera, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Golden weather station 7.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (8.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 3.9 | 8.1 | 5.6 | 2.5 | 6.2 | 1.2 | 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 La Madera?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 28 miles west-southwest. 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 La Madera | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 28 mi west-southwest | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 150 mi south | 18,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 159 mi east-southeast | 20,000 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 La Madera
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 35 tornadoes within 25 miles of La Madera. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F1 on August 20, 1956, which touched down about 9 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 19, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles west of town.
Hail: 145 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 9, 2025.
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 La Madera'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.
La Madera radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to La Madera, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 28 miles west-southwest. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 150 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in La Madera?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over La Madera the lowest scan from KABX is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for La Madera 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 La Madera, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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