Paradise Hills, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Paradise Hills, Bernalillo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Paradise Hills?
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 Paradise Hills, 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 Paradise Hills get?
A normal year brings about 7.7 inches of snow to Paradise Hills, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Corrales weather station 7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 0.8 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 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 Paradise Hills?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 8 miles west-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 Paradise Hills | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 8 mi west-southwest | 400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 150 mi south-southeast | 18,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 179 mi east-southeast | 24,300 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 Paradise Hills
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 23 tornadoes within 25 miles of Paradise Hills, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F2 on October 10, 1974, which touched down about 21 miles west-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 19, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 91 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 Paradise Hills'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.
Paradise Hills radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Paradise Hills, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 8 miles west-southwest. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 150 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Paradise Hills?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Paradise Hills the lowest scan from KABX is about 400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Paradise Hills 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 Paradise Hills, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Albuquerque, NM radar 7 mi
- Bernalillo, NM radar 12 mi
- Bosque Farms, NM radar 24 mi
- Peralta, NM radar 26 mi
- Edgewood, NM radar 28 mi
- Los Lunas, NM radar 28 mi
- Belen, NM radar 30 mi