Veguita, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Veguita, Socorro County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Veguita?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 43 days in the Lower Rio Grande Valley forecast zone and Socorro County — the most common reported hazard around Veguita, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (41 days) and high winds (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 43 | Sep 2025 | Jul 30, 1997 · $60,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 41 | Oct 2025 | Jul 6, 2021 · $750,000 damage |
| High winds | 23 | Apr 2026 | Apr 22, 2022 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 5 | Jan 2023 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Apr 2025 | Apr 22, 2022 · $500,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 2 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jul 2017 | Jul 15, 2017 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 2 | Sep 2013 | Sep 10, 2013 · $1.2 million 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 Lower Rio Grande Valley forecast zone and Socorro County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Veguita get?
A normal year brings about 4.7 inches of snow to Veguita, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bernardo weather station 7.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (1.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 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 Veguita?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 44 miles north. 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 Veguita | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 44 mi north | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 106 mi south-southeast | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 179 mi east | 24,300 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 Veguita
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of Veguita, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F2 on May 27, 1975, which touched down about 11 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 31, 2021, which touched down about 17 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 35 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on September 30, 1998.
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 Veguita'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.
Veguita radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Veguita, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 44 miles north. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Veguita?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Veguita the lowest scan from KABX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Veguita 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 Veguita, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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