Radium Springs, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Radium Springs, Dona Ana County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Radium Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 76 days in the Northern Dona Ana County forecast zone and Dona Ana County — the most common reported hazard around Radium Springs, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (69 days) and high winds (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 76 | Jun 2026 | Aug 15, 2006 · $4.5 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | Jun 2026 | Aug 23, 2020 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Jan 2017 | Sep 4, 2006 · $50,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 4 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Jan 2015 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jul 2023 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Aug 2014 | — |
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 Northern Dona Ana County forecast zone and Dona Ana County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Radium Springs get?
A normal year brings about 1.3 inches of snow to Radium Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jornada Exp Range weather station 13.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 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 Radium Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 44 miles south-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 Radium Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 44 mi south-southeast | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 62 mi northeast | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 185 mi north | 25,600 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 Radium Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Radium Springs. Most came in September and July. The strongest was an F1 on July 28, 1989, which passed about 19 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 29, 2007, which touched down about 22 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 60 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 20, 1991.
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 Radium Springs'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.
Radium Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Radium Springs, NM?
KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 44 miles south-southeast. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 62 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Radium Springs flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 76 days in the Northern Dona Ana County forecast zone and Dona Ana County. 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 Radium Springs 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 Radium Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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