South River, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for South River, San Juan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits South River?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 43 days in the Northwest Plateau forecast zone and San Juan County — the most common reported hazard around South River, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (26 days) and high winds (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 43 | Oct 2025 | Aug 5, 2016 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 26 | Jun 2026 | Aug 21, 2024 · $3.0 million damage |
| High winds | 14 | Feb 2026 | Apr 19, 2023 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Aug 2009 | Aug 2, 2003 · 1 death |
| Dust storms | 3 | Jul 2022 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | May 2021 | May 16, 2021 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 2021 | Nov 11, 1998 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Nov 2024 | — |
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 Northwest Plateau forecast zone and San Juan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does South River get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to South River, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Aztec Ruins Nm weather station 4.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 0.9 | 2.2 | 4.5 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 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 River?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 132 miles south-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 South River | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 132 mi south-southeast | 14,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 158 mi north | 19,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 233 mi southwest | 38,000 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 South River
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of South River, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and September. The strongest was an F2 on May 10, 1957, which touched down about 12 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on March 21, 2020, which touched down about 16 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 18 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on September 22, 2013.
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 River'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 River radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to South River, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 132 miles south-southeast. KGJX (Grand Junction, CO) is 158 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does South River flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 43 days in the Northwest Plateau forecast zone and San Juan County; the deadliest was on August 5, 2016, with 1 death. TALON's free flash-flood risk layer shows, every 2 minutes, how close the rain that has fallen is to what it takes to flood — turn it on under Layers.
Is TALON's radar for South River 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 River, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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