Red Rock Ranch, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Red Rock Ranch, McKinley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Red Rock Ranch?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 42 days in the West Central Mountains forecast zone and McKinley County — the most common reported hazard around Red Rock Ranch, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (19 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 42 | Sep 2025 | Jul 11, 2008 · 3 deaths · $40,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 19 | Jun 2026 | Dec 15, 2021 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 13 | Jan 2026 | Jan 4, 2024 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Apr 2025 | Mar 18, 2025 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2025 | Dec 27, 1997 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Aug 1997 | — |
| Flooding | 1 | Sep 2013 | Sep 13, 2013 · $100,000 damage |
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 West Central Mountains forecast zone and McKinley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Red Rock Ranch get?
A normal year brings about 31 inches of snow to Red Rock Ranch, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Thoreau 12 Se weather station 11 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 3.4 | 6.5 | 8.9 | 5.9 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 1.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Red Rock Ranch?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 70 miles east-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 Red Rock Ranch | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 70 mi east-southeast | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 189 mi west-southwest | 26,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 195 mi southeast | 28,100 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 Red Rock Ranch
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Red Rock Ranch. The strongest was an EF0 on May 30, 2019, which touched down about 14 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 6 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on May 15, 2007.
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 Red Rock Ranch'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.
Red Rock Ranch radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Red Rock Ranch, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 70 miles east-southeast. KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ) is 189 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Red Rock Ranch?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Red Rock Ranch the lowest scan from KABX is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Red Rock Ranch 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 Red Rock Ranch, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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