Timberon, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Timberon, Otero County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Timberon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 66 days in the West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet forecast zone and Otero County — the most common reported hazard around Timberon, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (59 days) and high winds (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 66 | Jul 2025 | Jun 22, 2006 · $1.3 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 59 | Jun 2026 | May 28, 2008 · $370,000 damage |
| High winds | 23 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jul 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 1 | Jul 2009 | Jul 5, 2009 · $25,000 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 West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet forecast zone and Otero County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Timberon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM), about 39 miles northwest. 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 Timberon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 39 mi northwest | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 79 mi southwest | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 183 mi northeast | 25,100 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 Timberon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Timberon, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and May. The strongest was an F2 on May 27, 1982, which touched down about 24 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on March 13, 2020, which touched down about 20 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 50 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on October 20, 2010.
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 Timberon'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.
Timberon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Timberon, NM?
KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM), about 39 miles northwest. KEPZ (El Paso, TX) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Timberon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Timberon the lowest scan from KHDX is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Timberon 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 Timberon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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