Pinos Altos, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pinos Altos, Grant County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pinos Altos?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 55 days in the Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range forecast zone and Grant County — the most common reported hazard around Pinos Altos, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (22 days) and flooding (5 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 55 | Sep 2025 | Sep 30, 2017 · 2 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 22 | Jun 2026 | Jul 19, 2010 · $75,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Aug 2022 | Jan 28, 2008 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 1 | Apr 2026 | — |
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 Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range forecast zone and Grant County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Pinos Altos?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 112 miles 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 Pinos Altos | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 112 mi southeast | 11,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 123 mi east | 13,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEMX Tucson, AZ | 156 mi west-southwest | 19,300 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 Pinos Altos
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pinos Altos, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and October. The strongest was an F3 on October 12, 1957, which passed about 15 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 6, 2007, which passed about 22 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 22 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 July 27, 1971.
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 Pinos Altos'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.
Pinos Altos radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pinos Altos, NM?
KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 112 miles southeast. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Pinos Altos flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 55 days in the Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range forecast zone and Grant County; the deadliest was on September 30, 2017, with 2 deaths. TALON's free flash-flood risk layer shows, every 2 minutes, how close the rain that has fallen is to what it takes to flood — turn it on under Layers.
Is TALON's radar for Pinos Altos 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 Pinos Altos, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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