Middle Mesa, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Middle Mesa, San Juan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Middle Mesa?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 43 days in the Far Northwest Highlands forecast zone and San Juan County — the most common reported hazard around Middle Mesa, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (26 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 43 | Oct 2025 | Aug 5, 2016 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 26 | Jun 2026 | Aug 21, 2024 · $3.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Aug 2009 | Aug 2, 2003 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 3 | Aug 2025 | — |
| High winds | 1 | May 2021 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Nov 1998 | Nov 11, 1998 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 1 | Jun 2015 | — |
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 San Juan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Middle Mesa get?
A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to Middle Mesa, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ignacio 6Ese weather station 7.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (9.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 2.0 | 9.1 | 8.9 | 9.8 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Middle Mesa?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 132 miles south-southeast. 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 Middle Mesa | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 132 mi south-southeast | 14,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 149 mi north-northwest | 18,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 209 mi east-northeast | 31,400 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 Middle Mesa
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Middle Mesa. Most came in August and May. The strongest was an F1 on October 5, 2004, which touched down about 24 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 15 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on September 22, 2013.
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 Middle Mesa'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.
Middle Mesa radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Middle Mesa, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 132 miles south-southeast. KGJX (Grand Junction, CO) is 149 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Middle Mesa?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Middle Mesa the lowest scan from KABX is about 14,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Middle Mesa 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 Middle Mesa, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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