Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Santo Domingo Pueblo, Sandoval County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Santo Domingo Pueblo?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 69 days in the Santa Fe Metro Area forecast zone and Sandoval County — the most common reported hazard around Santo Domingo Pueblo, mostly in July and August. Next come high winds (22 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 69 | Sep 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 · 1 death |
| High winds | 22 | Apr 2026 | Feb 26, 2023 · $5,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 20 | Jun 2026 | Dec 1, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 17 | Nov 2024 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Aug 2019 | Jul 4, 2009 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 3 | Apr 2023 | Apr 12, 2023 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Dust storms | 2 | Mar 2025 | Apr 22, 2022 · $100,000 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 Santa Fe Metro Area forecast zone and Sandoval County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Santo Domingo Pueblo get?
A normal year brings about 8.2 inches of snow to Santo Domingo Pueblo, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cochiti Dam weather station 8.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 2.8 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 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 Santo Domingo Pueblo?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 36 miles 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 Santo Domingo Pueblo | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 36 mi southwest | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 167 mi east-southeast | 21,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 170 mi south | 22,200 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 Santo Domingo Pueblo
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 17 tornadoes within 25 miles of Santo Domingo Pueblo. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F1 on April 15, 1971, which touched down about 24 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 19, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 61 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 June 17, 1969.
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 Santo Domingo Pueblo'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.
Santo Domingo Pueblo radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 36 miles southwest. KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM) is 167 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Santo Domingo Pueblo?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Santo Domingo Pueblo the lowest scan from KABX is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Santo Domingo Pueblo 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 Santo Domingo Pueblo, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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