Sausal, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sausal, Valencia County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sausal?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 39 days in the Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area forecast zone and Valencia County — the most common reported hazard around Sausal, mostly in April and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (25 days) and flash flooding (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 39 | Apr 2026 | Sep 8, 2020 · $250,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 25 | Aug 2025 | May 24, 1999 · $1.2 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jul 2025 | Sep 29, 2017 · $7.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Nov 2024 | Feb 2, 2022 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 4 | Mar 2026 | Jun 21, 2025 · $4.0 million damage |
| Dust storms | 4 | Jun 2025 | Jun 19, 2024 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Sep 2013 | Sep 13, 2013 · $200,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Feb 2021 | — |
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 Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area forecast zone and Valencia County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sausal get?
A normal year brings about 5.1 inches of snow to Sausal, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Los Lunas 3 Ssw weather station 6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (1.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 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 Sausal?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 33 miles north. 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 Sausal | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 33 mi north | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 117 mi south-southeast | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 179 mi east | 24,200 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 Sausal
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sausal, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F2 on May 27, 1975, which touched down about 2 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 30, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles north of town.
Hail: 41 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on September 30, 1998.
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 Sausal'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.
Sausal radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sausal, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 33 miles north. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sausal?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sausal the lowest scan from KABX is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sausal 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 Sausal, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Belen, NM radar 7 mi
- Los Lunas, NM radar 9 mi
- Peralta, NM radar 11 mi
- Bosque Farms, NM radar 12 mi
- Albuquerque, NM radar 30 mi
- Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM radar 34 mi
- Corrales, NM radar 39 mi
- Estancia, NM radar 41 mi
- Rio Rancho, NM radar 42 mi