Nara Visa, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Nara Visa, Quay County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Nara Visa?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 110 days in the Quay County forecast zone and Quay County — the most common reported hazard around Nara Visa, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (50 days) and flash flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 110 | Jun 2026 | Jun 16, 2012 · $5.0 million damage |
| High winds | 50 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 19 | May 2023 | May 25, 2023 · $500,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 4 | May 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Jan 2024 | Oct 28, 2020 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jun 2022 | — |
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 Quay County forecast zone and Quay County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Nara Visa get?
A normal year brings about 3.7 inches of snow to Nara Visa, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bravo weather station 5.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (1.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 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 Nara Visa?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM), about 73 miles south-southwest. 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 Nara Visa | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 73 mi south-southwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 83 mi east-southeast | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 154 mi south-southeast | 18,900 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 Nara Visa
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 19 tornadoes within 25 miles of Nara Visa, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F2 on May 10, 1972, which touched down about 15 miles north of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 5, 2023, which touched down near town.
Hail: 104 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 2, 1995.
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 Nara Visa'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.
Nara Visa radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Nara Visa, NM?
KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM), about 73 miles south-southwest. KAMA (Amarillo, TX) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Nara Visa?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Nara Visa the lowest scan from KFDX is about 6,100 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Nara Visa 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 Nara Visa, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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