Stoneridge, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Stoneridge, Cibola County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Stoneridge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 28 days in the West Central Mountains forecast zone and Cibola County — the most common reported hazard around Stoneridge, mostly in August and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (13 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 28 | Sep 2025 | Jul 4, 2015 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 13 | Jan 2026 | Jan 4, 2024 · $50,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 10 | May 2026 | Oct 2, 2003 · $2,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Apr 2025 | Mar 18, 2025 · $20,000 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 Mountains forecast zone and Cibola County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Stoneridge get?
A normal year brings about 31 inches of snow to Stoneridge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Thoreau 12 Se weather station 2.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 3.4 | 6.5 | 8.9 | 5.9 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 1.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Stoneridge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 73 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 Stoneridge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 73 mi east | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 182 mi west-southwest | 25,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 191 mi southeast | 27,000 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 Stoneridge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Stoneridge. The strongest was an EF0 on May 30, 2019, which touched down about 24 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 9 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 10, 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 Stoneridge'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.
Stoneridge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Stoneridge, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 73 miles east. KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ) is 182 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Stoneridge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Stoneridge the lowest scan from KABX is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Stoneridge 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 Stoneridge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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