Santa Rosa, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Santa Rosa, Guadalupe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Santa Rosa?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 68 days in the Guadalupe County forecast zone and Guadalupe County — the most common reported hazard around Santa Rosa, mostly in March and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (33 days) and flash flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 68 | Mar 2026 | Dec 10, 2021 · $25,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 33 | Jun 2026 | Jul 6, 2015 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Aug 2025 | Aug 1, 2015 · $120,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Apr 2025 | Feb 2, 2022 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Jul 2014 | Sep 11, 2013 · $1.5 million damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Jan 2024 | Jan 8, 2024 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 1 | Mar 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 Guadalupe County forecast zone and Guadalupe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Santa Rosa get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Santa Rosa, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Santa Rosa weather station 3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.4 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 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 Santa Rosa?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM), about 63 miles east-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 Santa Rosa | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 63 mi east-southeast | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 122 mi west | 13,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 153 mi south-southwest | 18,700 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 Santa Rosa
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Santa Rosa, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and May. The strongest was an F2 on June 4, 1978, which touched down about 13 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 21, 2017, which touched down about 25 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 56 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on August 17, 2015.
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 Santa Rosa'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.
Santa Rosa radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Santa Rosa, NM?
KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM), about 63 miles east-southeast. KABX (Albuquerque, NM) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Santa Rosa?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Santa Rosa the lowest scan from KFDX is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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