Melrose, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Melrose, Curry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Melrose?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 99 days in the Curry County forecast zone and Curry County — the most common reported hazard around Melrose, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (32 days) and flash flooding (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | Jun 2026 | May 24, 2023 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 32 | Apr 2026 | Feb 26, 2023 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jun 2025 | May 4, 2015 · $3.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 9 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2019 | Aug 8, 2015 · $100,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 1 | Apr 2023 | Apr 17, 2023 · $10,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | 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 Curry County forecast zone and Curry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Melrose get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Melrose, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Melrose weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (3.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.0 | 3.6 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 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 Melrose?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM), about 14 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 Melrose | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 14 mi north | 800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 117 mi east-southeast | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 122 mi east-northeast | 13,100 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 Melrose
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 60 tornadoes within 25 miles of Melrose, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F2 on April 17, 1970, which passed about 24 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 25, 2025, which passed about 15 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 230 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 12, 2012.
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 Melrose'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.
Melrose radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Melrose, NM?
KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM), about 14 miles north. KLBB (Lubbock, TX) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Melrose?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Melrose the lowest scan from KFDX is about 800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Melrose 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 Melrose, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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