Torreon, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Torreon, Sandoval County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Torreon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 69 days in the Northwest Highlands forecast zone and Sandoval County — the most common reported hazard around Torreon, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (20 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 69 | Sep 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 20 | Jun 2026 | Dec 1, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Aug 2019 | Jul 4, 2009 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 3 | Apr 2023 | Apr 12, 2023 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 1 | Apr 2022 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Apr 1996 | — |
| Debris flows | 1 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 · $50,000 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 Northwest Highlands forecast zone and Sandoval County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Torreon get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Torreon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Torreon Navajo Mission weather station 1.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (5.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 1.5 | 5.5 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Torreon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 50 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 Torreon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 50 mi south-southeast | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 198 mi south-southeast | 28,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 218 mi east-southeast | 33,800 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 Torreon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Torreon. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an EF0 on February 17, 2019, which touched down about 7 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 7 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 26, 2005.
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 Torreon'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.
Torreon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Torreon, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 50 miles south-southeast. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 198 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Torreon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Torreon the lowest scan from KABX is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Torreon 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 Torreon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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