Roy, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Roy, Harding County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Roy?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 21 days in the Harding County forecast zone and Harding County — the most common reported hazard around Roy, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (17 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 21 | Jun 2026 | Jul 15, 2010 · $4,000 damage |
| High winds | 17 | Mar 2026 | Dec 10, 2021 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Nov 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Apr 1996 | — |
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 Harding County forecast zone and Harding County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Roy get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Roy, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Roy weather station 3.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 2.1 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 3.0 | 4.4 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Roy?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM), about 96 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 Roy | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 96 mi south-southeast | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 148 mi east-southeast | 17,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 158 mi west-southwest | 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 Roy
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Roy, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F3 on May 14, 1977, which touched down about 10 miles southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 15, 2023, which touched down about 22 miles north of town.
Hail: 76 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 5, 2023.
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 Roy'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.
Roy radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Roy, NM?
KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM), about 96 miles south-southeast. KAMA (Amarillo, TX) is 148 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Roy?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Roy the lowest scan from KFDX is about 9,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Roy 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 Roy, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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