Stanley, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Stanley, Santa Fe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Stanley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 77 days in the Estancia Valley forecast zone and Santa Fe County — the most common reported hazard around Stanley, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (42 days) and high winds (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 77 | Jun 2026 | Jul 14, 2008 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 42 | Jun 2026 | Dec 15, 2021 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 24 | Apr 2026 | Feb 26, 2023 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Jul 2021 | Aug 7, 2016 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 9 | Apr 2025 | Mar 23, 2021 · $700,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Aug 2015 | Sep 13, 2013 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Apr 2023 | Apr 2, 2023 · $500,000 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 Estancia Valley forecast zone and Santa Fe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Stanley get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Stanley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Stanley 2 Nne weather station 2.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (6.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 3.2 | 6.6 | 4.5 | 2.8 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 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 Stanley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 48 miles west. 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 Stanley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 48 mi west | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 138 mi east-southeast | 15,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 144 mi south | 17,000 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 Stanley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 20 tornadoes within 25 miles of Stanley. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F1 on June 8, 1989, which passed about 7 miles southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 21, 2024, which touched down about 18 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 101 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 9, 2025.
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 Stanley'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.
Stanley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Stanley, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 48 miles west. KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM) is 138 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Stanley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Stanley the lowest scan from KABX is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Stanley 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 Stanley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Moriarty, NM radar 11 mi
- Edgewood, NM radar 14 mi
- Estancia, NM radar 27 mi
- Pecos, NM radar 34 mi
- Bernalillo, NM radar 34 mi
- Santa Fe, NM radar 35 mi
- Corrales, NM radar 37 mi
- Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM radar 38 mi
- Albuquerque, NM radar 38 mi
- Rio Rancho, NM radar 42 mi