Redrock, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Redrock, Grant County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Redrock?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 55 days in the Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley forecast zone and Grant County — the most common reported hazard around Redrock, mostly in July and August. Next come dust storms (26 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 55 | Sep 2025 | Sep 30, 2017 · 2 deaths |
| Dust storms | 26 | Jun 2026 | Feb 27, 2025 · 3 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 22 | Jun 2026 | Jul 19, 2010 · $75,000 damage |
| High winds | 13 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Aug 2022 | Jan 28, 2008 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Feb 2020 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jul 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Jan 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 Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley forecast zone and Grant County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Redrock get?
A normal year brings about 1.0 inches of snow to Redrock, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Redrock 1 Nne weather station 1.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 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 Redrock?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEMX (Tucson, AZ), about 123 miles west-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 Redrock | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEMX Tucson, AZ | 123 mi west-southwest | 13,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 132 mi east-southeast | 14,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 154 mi east | 19,000 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 Redrock
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Redrock. The strongest was an EF0 on September 6, 2007, which passed about 14 miles east of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 1, 2016, which touched down about 23 miles south of town.
Hail: 8 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on October 27, 1998.
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 Redrock'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.
Redrock radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Redrock, NM?
KEMX (Tucson, AZ), about 123 miles west-southwest. KEPZ (El Paso, TX) is 132 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Redrock flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 55 days in the Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley 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 Redrock 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 Redrock, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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