Ojo Sarco, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ojo Sarco, Rio Arriba County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ojo Sarco?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 34 days in the Espanola Valley forecast zone and Rio Arriba County — the most common reported hazard around Ojo Sarco, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (18 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 34 | Aug 2025 | Aug 15, 2006 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 18 | Jun 2024 | Aug 3, 2017 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Aug 2015 | Aug 1, 2015 · 1 death · $3,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 3 | Apr 2026 | Apr 24, 2026 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | May 2023 | May 2, 2023 · $300,000 damage |
| High winds | 1 | Apr 2022 | Apr 22, 2022 · $25,000 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 Espanola Valley forecast zone and Rio Arriba County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Ojo Sarco?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 89 miles 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 Ojo Sarco | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 89 mi southwest | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 160 mi southeast | 20,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 184 mi north-northeast | 25,400 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 Ojo Sarco
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Ojo Sarco. The strongest was an F1 on December 26, 1966, which touched down about 21 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 16 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 22, 2006.
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 Ojo Sarco'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.
Ojo Sarco radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ojo Sarco, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 89 miles southwest. KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM) is 160 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ojo Sarco?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ojo Sarco the lowest scan from KABX is about 8,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ojo Sarco 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 Ojo Sarco, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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