Monument, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Monument, Lea County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Monument?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 133 days in the Central Lea County forecast zone and Lea County — the most common reported hazard around Monument, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (72 days) and high winds (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 133 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 2024 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 72 | Jun 2026 | Aug 1, 2002 · $125,000 damage |
| High winds | 28 | Feb 2026 | Apr 15, 2003 · $125,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Jul 2025 | Aug 9, 2009 · $4,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Nov 2015 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | May 2013 | Aug 8, 1996 · 2 deaths |
| Wildfires | 2 | Mar 2006 | Jan 1, 2006 · $710,000 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 Central Lea County forecast zone and Lea County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Monument get?
A normal year brings about 1.4 inches of snow to Monument, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hobbs 13W weather station 7.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 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 Monument?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 79 miles 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 Monument | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 79 mi southeast | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 111 mi northeast | 11,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 140 mi north | 16,300 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 Monument
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 65 tornadoes within 25 miles of Monument, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 17, 1954, which touched down about 24 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on November 2, 2024, which touched down about 7 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 245 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 37 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 6, 2005.
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 Monument'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.
Monument radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Monument, NM?
KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 79 miles southeast. KLBB (Lubbock, TX) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Monument?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Monument the lowest scan from KMAF is about 6,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Monument 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 Monument, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Hobbs, NM radar 10 mi
- Eunice, NM radar 15 mi
- Lovington, NM radar 23 mi
- Jal, NM radar 36 mi
- Loving, NM radar 53 mi
- Carlsbad, NM radar 58 mi