Lumberton, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lumberton, Rio Arriba County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lumberton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 34 days in the Far Northwest Highlands forecast zone and Rio Arriba County — the most common reported hazard around Lumberton, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (18 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 34 | Aug 2025 | Aug 15, 2006 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 18 | Jun 2024 | Aug 3, 2017 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Aug 2015 | Aug 1, 2015 · 1 death · $3,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 4 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | May 2023 | May 2, 2023 · $300,000 damage |
| High winds | 1 | May 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 Far Northwest Highlands forecast zone and Rio Arriba County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lumberton get?
A normal year brings about 56 inches of snow to Lumberton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dulce weather station 3.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 5.7 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 12.8 | 6.3 | 2.7 | 0.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Lumberton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 123 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 Lumberton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 123 mi south | 13,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 163 mi north-northwest | 20,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 184 mi northeast | 25,400 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 Lumberton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lumberton. The strongest was an EF1 on September 29, 2014, which touched down about 7 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 11 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 29, 2014.
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 Lumberton'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.
Lumberton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lumberton, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 123 miles south. KGJX (Grand Junction, CO) is 163 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lumberton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lumberton the lowest scan from KABX is about 13,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lumberton 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 Lumberton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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