Lake Roberts, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake Roberts, Grant County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake Roberts?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 55 days in the Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range forecast zone and Grant County — the most common reported hazard around Lake Roberts, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (22 days) and flooding (5 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 55 | Sep 2025 | Sep 30, 2017 · 2 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 22 | Jun 2026 | Jul 19, 2010 · $75,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Aug 2022 | Jan 28, 2008 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 1 | Apr 2026 | — |
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 Grant County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lake Roberts get?
A normal year brings about 5.8 inches of snow to Lake Roberts, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gila Hot Springs weather station 11.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 3.0 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 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 Lake Roberts?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 117 miles 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 Lake Roberts | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 117 mi southeast | 12,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 119 mi east | 12,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEMX Tucson, AZ | 164 mi west-southwest | 20,900 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 Lake Roberts
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake Roberts, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and October. The strongest was an F3 on October 12, 1957, which passed about 24 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an F1 on August 13, 1989, which touched down about 12 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 20 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 July 27, 1971.
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 Lake Roberts'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.
Lake Roberts radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake Roberts, NM?
KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 117 miles southeast. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Lake Roberts flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 55 days in the Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range forecast zone and Grant County; the deadliest was on September 30, 2017, with 2 deaths. 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 Lake Roberts 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 Lake Roberts, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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