Vaughn, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Vaughn, Guadalupe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Vaughn?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 68 days in the Guadalupe County forecast zone and Guadalupe County — the most common reported hazard around Vaughn, mostly in March and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (33 days) and flash flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 68 | Mar 2026 | Dec 10, 2021 · $25,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 33 | Jun 2026 | Jul 6, 2015 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Aug 2025 | Aug 1, 2015 · $120,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Apr 2025 | Feb 2, 2022 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Jul 2014 | Sep 11, 2013 · $1.5 million damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Jan 2024 | Jan 8, 2024 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 1 | Mar 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 Guadalupe County forecast zone and Guadalupe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Vaughn get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Vaughn, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pedernal 9 E weather station 14.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (7.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 2.6 | 7.2 | 5.7 | 4.6 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Vaughn?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM), about 91 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 Vaughn | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 91 mi east | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 99 mi west-northwest | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 118 mi south-southwest | 12,400 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 Vaughn
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of Vaughn. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F1 on June 1, 1989, which passed about 22 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 31, 2023, which touched down about 2 miles north of town.
Hail: 45 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on May 26, 2023.
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 Vaughn'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.
Vaughn radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Vaughn, NM?
KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM), about 91 miles east. KABX (Albuquerque, NM) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Vaughn?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Vaughn the lowest scan from KFDX is about 8,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Vaughn 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 Vaughn, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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