Las Palomas, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Las Palomas, Sierra County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Las Palomas?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 54 days in the Sierra County Lakes forecast zone and Sierra County — the most common reported hazard around Las Palomas, mostly in August and July. Next come high winds (30 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 54 | Sep 2025 | Sep 13, 2013 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 30 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 23 | Jun 2026 | Aug 17, 2015 · $1.1 million damage |
| Flooding | 2 | Sep 2006 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Feb 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 Sierra County Lakes forecast zone and Sierra County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Las Palomas?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM), about 68 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 Las Palomas | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 68 mi east | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 89 mi south-southeast | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 147 mi north | 17,600 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 Las Palomas
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Las Palomas. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F1 on September 16, 1971, which touched down about 22 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an F0 on July 22, 1987, which passed about 18 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 18 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 Las Palomas'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.
Las Palomas radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Las Palomas, NM?
KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM), about 68 miles east. KEPZ (El Paso, TX) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Las Palomas flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 54 days in the Sierra County Lakes 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 Las Palomas 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 Las Palomas, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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