Rodeo, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rodeo, Hidalgo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rodeo?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 27 days in the Lowlands of the Bootheel forecast zone and Hidalgo County — the most common reported hazard around Rodeo, mostly in July and August. Next come high winds (21 days) and flash flooding (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 27 | Jun 2026 | Aug 9, 2017 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 21 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Aug 2025 | — |
| 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 Lowlands of the Bootheel forecast zone and Hidalgo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rodeo get?
A normal year brings about 3.8 inches of snow to Rodeo, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Portal 4 Sw weather station 10.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 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 Rodeo?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEMX (Tucson, AZ), about 94 miles west. 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 Rodeo | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEMX Tucson, AZ | 94 mi west | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 137 mi east | 15,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 184 mi northwest | 25,300 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 Rodeo
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rodeo. The strongest was an F1 on June 15, 1961, which touched down about 17 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an F0 on October 15, 2005, which touched down about 14 miles east-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 September 15, 2011.
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 Rodeo'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.
Rodeo radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rodeo, NM?
KEMX (Tucson, AZ), about 94 miles west. KEPZ (El Paso, TX) is 137 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Rodeo?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Rodeo the lowest scan from KEMX is about 8,800 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Rodeo 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 Rodeo, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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