McIntosh, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for McIntosh, Torrance County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits McIntosh?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 41 days in the Estancia Valley forecast zone and Torrance County — the most common reported hazard around McIntosh, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (24 days) and flash flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 41 | Jun 2026 | Sep 4, 2021 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 24 | Apr 2026 | Feb 26, 2023 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jun 2025 | Sep 4, 2021 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 9 | Apr 2025 | Mar 23, 2021 · $700,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2020 | Jul 24, 2013 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Apr 2023 | Apr 2, 2023 · $500,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 1 | Mar 2025 | — |
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 Estancia Valley forecast zone and Torrance County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does McIntosh get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to McIntosh, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Estancia 4N weather station 4.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (5.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 2.5 | 5.2 | 4.1 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 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 McIntosh?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 47 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 McIntosh | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 47 mi west-northwest | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 125 mi south | 13,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 139 mi east | 16,100 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 McIntosh
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 19 tornadoes within 25 miles of McIntosh. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F1 on June 8, 1989, which passed about 16 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 21, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 98 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 9, 2025.
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 McIntosh'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.
McIntosh radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to McIntosh, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 47 miles west-northwest. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in McIntosh?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over McIntosh the lowest scan from KABX is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for McIntosh 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 McIntosh, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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