Pastura, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pastura, Guadalupe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pastura?
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 Pastura, 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.
Which radars cover Pastura?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM), about 76 miles east. 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 Pastura | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 76 mi east | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 110 mi west-northwest | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 136 mi south-southwest | 15,500 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 Pastura
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pastura, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and September. The strongest was an F2 on June 4, 1978, which touched down about 10 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 31, 2023, which touched down about 18 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 63 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on August 17, 2015.
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 Pastura'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.
Pastura radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pastura, NM?
KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM), about 76 miles east. KABX (Albuquerque, NM) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pastura?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pastura the lowest scan from KFDX is about 6,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Pastura 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 Pastura, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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