Maxwell, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Maxwell, Colfax County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Maxwell?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 67 days in the Far Northeast Highlands forecast zone and Colfax County — the most common reported hazard around Maxwell, mostly in March and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (42 days) and flash flooding (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 67 | Mar 2026 | Mar 14, 2025 · $10,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 42 | Jun 2026 | Oct 20, 2024 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Jun 2026 | Jun 27, 2015 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 5 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | May 2014 | May 22, 2014 · 1 death |
| Blizzards | 2 | Jan 2024 | — |
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 Northeast Highlands forecast zone and Colfax County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Maxwell get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Maxwell, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Maxwell 3 Nw weather station 3.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 1.9 | 4.4 | 5.2 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 2.1 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Maxwell?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 134 miles north. 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 Maxwell | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 134 mi north | 15,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 142 mi south-southeast | 16,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 160 mi southwest | 20,200 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 Maxwell
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 16 tornadoes within 25 miles of Maxwell, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 29, 1964, which crossed near town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 28, 2021, which touched down about 4 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 130 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on August 2, 1993.
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 Maxwell'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.
Maxwell radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Maxwell, NM?
KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 134 miles north. KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM) is 142 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Maxwell?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Maxwell the lowest scan from KPUX is about 15,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Maxwell 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 Maxwell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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