Valencia, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Valencia, Santa Fe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Valencia?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 77 days in the Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass forecast zone and Santa Fe County — the most common reported hazard around Valencia, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (42 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (20 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 |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 20 | Jan 2026 | Jan 4, 2024 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 19 | Feb 2026 | Dec 26, 2021 · $5,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Jul 2021 | Aug 7, 2016 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 4 | Aug 2015 | Sep 13, 2013 · $50,000 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 Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass forecast zone and Santa Fe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Valencia get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Valencia, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pecos Nm weather station 6.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (7.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 3.7 | 7.3 | 6.3 | 4.4 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 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 Valencia?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 65 miles west-southwest. 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 Valencia | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 65 mi west-southwest | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 139 mi east-southeast | 16,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 174 mi south | 23,100 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 Valencia
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 14 tornadoes within 25 miles of Valencia. Most came in August and May. The strongest was an F1 on April 15, 1971, which touched down about 12 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 13, 2021, which touched down about 23 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 92 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on June 26, 2017.
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 Valencia'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.
Valencia radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Valencia, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 65 miles west-southwest. KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM) is 139 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Valencia?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Valencia the lowest scan from KABX is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Valencia 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 Valencia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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