Roswell, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Roswell, Chaves County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Roswell?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Chaves County Plains forecast zone and Chaves County — the most common reported hazard around Roswell, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (43 days) and high winds (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | Jun 2026 | Jul 14, 2011 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 43 | Oct 2025 | Jul 14, 1996 · 4 deaths |
| High winds | 34 | Feb 2026 | Feb 26, 2023 · $25,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 21 | May 2025 | Feb 27, 2024 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 13 | Jun 2026 | Aug 21, 2022 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2024 · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jun 2024 | Jun 26, 2024 · $50,000 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 Chaves County Plains forecast zone and Chaves County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Roswell get?
A normal year brings about 9.8 inches of snow to Roswell, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Roswell Climat weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (3.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 2.0 | 3.9 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 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 Roswell?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM), about 94 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 Roswell | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 94 mi west-southwest | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 102 mi north-northeast | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 158 mi east | 19,700 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 Roswell
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 47 tornadoes within 25 miles of Roswell, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an EF2 on March 12, 2019, which passed about 15 miles southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 6, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 138 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 6, 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 Roswell'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.
Roswell radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Roswell, NM?
KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM), about 94 miles west-southwest. KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Roswell?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Roswell the lowest scan from KHDX is about 8,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Roswell 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 Roswell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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