San Jon, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for San Jon, Quay County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits San Jon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 110 days in the Quay County forecast zone and Quay County — the most common reported hazard around San Jon, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (50 days) and flash flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 110 | Jun 2026 | Jun 16, 2012 · $5.0 million damage |
| High winds | 50 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 19 | May 2023 | May 25, 2023 · $500,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 4 | May 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Jan 2024 | Oct 28, 2020 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jun 2022 | — |
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 Quay County forecast zone and Quay County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does San Jon get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to San Jon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the San Jon weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (5.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 2.0 | 5.4 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover San Jon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM), about 37 miles south-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 San Jon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 37 mi south-southwest | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 92 mi east | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 133 mi southeast | 15,000 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 San Jon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 38 tornadoes within 25 miles of San Jon, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on June 18, 1968, which touched down about 18 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 24, 2023, which touched down about 18 miles south of town.
Hail: 166 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 27, 1992.
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 San Jon'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.
San Jon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to San Jon, NM?
KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM), about 37 miles south-southwest. KAMA (Amarillo, TX) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near San Jon?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over San Jon the lowest scan from KFDX is about 2,400 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for San Jon 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 San Jon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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