Rincon, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rincon, Dona Ana County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rincon?
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 Rincon, 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.
Which radars cover Rincon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 59 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 Rincon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 59 mi south-southeast | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 62 mi east-northeast | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 172 mi north | 22,700 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 Rincon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rincon. Most came in June and September. The strongest was an F0 on July 22, 1987, which passed about 11 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 15 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 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 Rincon'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.
Rincon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rincon, NM?
KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 59 miles south-southeast. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 62 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Rincon 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 Rincon 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 Rincon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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