Luna, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Luna, Catron County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Luna?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 28 days in the Southwest Mountains forecast zone and Catron County — the most common reported hazard around Luna, mostly in July and August. Next come high winds (25 days) and wildfires (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 28 | Sep 2021 | Sep 14, 2013 · 1 death · $1.5 million damage |
| High winds | 25 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 14 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Sep 2013 | Sep 14, 2013 · $100,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 3 | Jun 2024 | Jun 29, 2024 · $75,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Aug 2009 | Aug 30, 2009 · 1 death · $1,000 damage |
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 Southwest Mountains forecast zone and Catron County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Luna get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Luna, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Luna Rs weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (6.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.4 | 6.9 | 5.4 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 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 Luna?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 139 miles west-northwest. 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 Luna | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 139 mi west-northwest | 16,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 152 mi northeast | 18,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 161 mi west-southwest | 20,400 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 Luna
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Luna. The strongest was an F0 on August 30, 2006, which touched down about 11 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 5 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on June 10, 2019.
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 Luna'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.
Luna radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Luna, NM?
KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 139 miles west-northwest. KABX (Albuquerque, NM) is 152 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Luna?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Luna the lowest scan from KFSX is about 16,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Luna 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 Luna, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.