Old Town, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Old Town, Luna County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Old Town?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 31 days in the Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin forecast zone and Luna County — the most common reported hazard around Old Town, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (29 days) and dust storms (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 31 | Jun 2026 | Jul 18, 2008 · $70,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Jul 2025 | Jul 12, 2008 · $400,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 22 | Feb 2026 | Apr 17, 2025 · 1 death |
| High winds | 17 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Sep 2020 | Aug 29, 2006 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Feb 2020 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jul 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Jan 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 Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin forecast zone and Luna County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Old Town get?
A normal year brings about 1.1 inches of snow to Old Town, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Whitewater weather station 12.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 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 Old Town?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 84 miles east-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 Old Town | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 84 mi east-southeast | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 112 mi east-northeast | 11,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEMX Tucson, AZ | 164 mi west-southwest | 21,000 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 Old Town
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Old Town, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. The strongest was an F3 on October 12, 1957, which passed about 15 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an F0 on July 31, 1979, which touched down about 20 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 18 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on November 4, 2016.
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 Old Town'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.
Old Town radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Old Town, NM?
KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 84 miles east-southeast. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Old Town?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Old Town the lowest scan from KEPZ is about 7,400 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Old Town 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 Old Town, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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