South Acomita Village, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for South Acomita Village, Cibola County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits South Acomita Village?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 28 days in the West Central Highlands forecast zone and Cibola County — the most common reported hazard around South Acomita Village, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (10 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (7 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 28 | Sep 2025 | Jul 4, 2015 · $250,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 10 | May 2026 | Oct 2, 2003 · $2,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Apr 2025 | — |
| High winds | 7 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 4 | Aug 2025 | Apr 27, 2025 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | Sep 2013 | Sep 13, 2013 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Jan 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 West Central Highlands forecast zone and Cibola County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does South Acomita Village get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to South Acomita Village, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cubero weather station 3.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 1.4 | 4.6 | 3.9 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 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 South Acomita Village?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 43 miles east. 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 South Acomita Village | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 43 mi east | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 160 mi south-southeast | 20,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 208 mi west | 31,300 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 South Acomita Village
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of South Acomita Village. The strongest was an EF0 on September 30, 2017, which touched down about 23 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 3, 2018, which touched down about 7 miles south of town.
Hail: 19 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 3, 2018.
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 South Acomita Village'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.
South Acomita Village radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to South Acomita Village, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 43 miles east. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 160 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in South Acomita Village?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over South Acomita Village the lowest scan from KABX is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for South Acomita Village 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 South Acomita Village, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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