North Valley, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for North Valley, Bernalillo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits North Valley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 72 days in the Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area forecast zone and Bernalillo County — the most common reported hazard around North Valley, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (71 days) and high winds (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 72 | Jun 2026 | Jul 26, 2013 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 71 | Sep 2025 | Jul 20, 2021 · 3 deaths |
| High winds | 39 | Apr 2026 | Sep 8, 2020 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Nov 2024 | Feb 2, 2022 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Jul 2018 | Aug 14, 1996 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 4 | Mar 2026 | Jun 21, 2025 · $4.0 million damage |
| Dust storms | 4 | Jun 2025 | Jun 19, 2024 · $100,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Feb 2021 | — |
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 Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area forecast zone and Bernalillo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does North Valley get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to North Valley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Albuquerque 4.6 E weather station 5.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 0.9 | 4.7 | 1.6 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 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 North Valley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 11 miles west. 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 North Valley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 11 mi west | 600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 148 mi south-southeast | 17,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 174 mi east-southeast | 23,200 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 North Valley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 25 tornadoes within 25 miles of North Valley. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F1 on August 20, 1956, which touched down about 24 miles east of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 19, 2025, which touched down about 6 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 109 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on July 12, 2025.
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 North Valley'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.
North Valley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to North Valley, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 11 miles west. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 148 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in North Valley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over North Valley the lowest scan from KABX is about 600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for North Valley 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 North Valley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Corrales, NM radar 5 mi
- Albuquerque, NM radar 5 mi
- Rio Rancho, NM radar 9 mi
- Bernalillo, NM radar 10 mi
- Bosque Farms, NM radar 23 mi
- Edgewood, NM radar 23 mi
- Peralta, NM radar 24 mi
- Los Lunas, NM radar 27 mi
- Belen, NM radar 30 mi