La Union, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for La Union, Dona Ana County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits La Union?
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 Union, 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.
Which radars cover La Union?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 6 miles south-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 Union | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 6 mi south-southwest | 300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 84 mi north-northeast | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 221 mi north | 34,700 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 La Union
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of La Union. Most came in July and September. The strongest was an F1 on July 31, 1979, which touched down about 5 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 13, 2011, which touched down about 8 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 96 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.25-inch hail on October 22, 1974.
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 Union'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 Union radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to La Union, NM?
KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 6 miles south-southwest. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does La Union 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 Union 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 Union, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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