Newkirk, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Newkirk, Guadalupe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Newkirk?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 68 days in the Guadalupe County forecast zone and Guadalupe County — the most common reported hazard around Newkirk, mostly in March and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (33 days) and flash flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 68 | Mar 2026 | Dec 10, 2021 · $25,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 33 | Jun 2026 | Jul 6, 2015 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Aug 2025 | Aug 1, 2015 · $120,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Apr 2025 | Feb 2, 2022 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Jul 2014 | Sep 11, 2013 · $1.5 million damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Jan 2024 | Jan 8, 2024 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 1 | Mar 2025 | — |
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 Guadalupe County forecast zone and Guadalupe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Newkirk get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Newkirk, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Newkirk weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (6.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.5 | 6.6 | 3.5 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 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 Newkirk?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM), about 47 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 Newkirk | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 47 mi southeast | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 144 mi west | 17,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 145 mi east | 17,200 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 Newkirk
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Newkirk. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F1 on June 3, 1974, which touched down about 22 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 21, 2017, which touched down about 14 miles south of town.
Hail: 61 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 26, 1982.
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 Newkirk'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.
Newkirk radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Newkirk, NM?
KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM), about 47 miles southeast. KABX (Albuquerque, NM) is 144 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Newkirk?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Newkirk the lowest scan from KFDX is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Newkirk 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 Newkirk, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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