La Mesa, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for La Mesa, Dona Ana County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits La Mesa?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 76 days in the Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley forecast zone and Dona Ana County — the most common reported hazard around La Mesa, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (69 days) and high winds (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 76 | Jun 2026 | Aug 15, 2006 · $4.5 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | Jun 2026 | Aug 23, 2020 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 38 | Apr 2026 | Feb 16, 2022 · $50,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 8 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Jan 2017 | Sep 4, 2006 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 4 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Avalanches | 1 | Sep 2020 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jul 2023 | — |
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 Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley forecast zone and Dona Ana County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does La Mesa get?
A normal year brings about 1.0 inches of snow to La Mesa, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the State Univ weather station 11.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 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 La Mesa?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 17 miles south. 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 Mesa | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 17 mi south | 1,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 74 mi north-northeast | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 209 mi north | 31,500 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 Mesa
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of La Mesa. Most came in July and September. The strongest was an F1 on July 31, 1979, which touched down about 11 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 13, 2011, which touched down about 18 miles south of town.
Hail: 96 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.25-inch hail on June 15, 1969.
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 Mesa'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 Mesa radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to La Mesa, NM?
KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 17 miles south. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does La Mesa flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 76 days in the Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley forecast zone and Dona Ana County. 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 La Mesa 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 Mesa, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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