Nadine, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Nadine, Lea County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Nadine?
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 Nadine, 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 Nadine get?
A normal year brings about 1.8 inches of snow to Nadine, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hobbs weather station 8.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 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 Nadine?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 71 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 Nadine | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 71 mi southeast | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 104 mi northeast | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 143 mi north-northwest | 16,800 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 Nadine
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 63 tornadoes within 25 miles of Nadine, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F2 on May 12, 1982, which passed about 23 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on November 2, 2024, which touched down about 14 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 244 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 41 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 2, 1996.
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 Nadine'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.
Nadine radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Nadine, NM?
KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX), about 71 miles southeast. KLBB (Lubbock, TX) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Nadine?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Nadine the lowest scan from KMAF is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Nadine 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 Nadine, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Hobbs, NM radar 9 mi
- Eunice, NM radar 12 mi
- Lovington, NM radar 27 mi
- Jal, NM radar 35 mi