Peñasco, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Peñasco, Taos County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Peñasco?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 11 days in the Espanola Valley forecast zone and Taos County — the most common reported hazard around Peñasco, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (11 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 11 | Jun 2026 | Dec 15, 2021 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Aug 2022 | Jul 21, 2021 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Apr 2026 | May 6, 1996 · $1.5 million damage |
| Debris flows | 2 | Oct 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 1 | Apr 2022 | Apr 22, 2022 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Dec 1997 | Dec 28, 1997 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Sep 1999 | — |
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 Taos County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Peñasco?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 95 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 Peñasco | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 95 mi southwest | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 158 mi southeast | 19,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 179 mi north-northeast | 24,200 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 Peñasco
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Peñasco since 1950.
Hail: 13 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 Peñasco'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.
Peñasco radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Peñasco, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 95 miles southwest. KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM) is 158 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Peñasco?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Peñasco the lowest scan from KABX is about 8,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Peñasco 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 Peñasco, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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