Virden, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Virden, Hidalgo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Virden?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 27 days in the Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley forecast zone and Hidalgo County — the most common reported hazard around Virden, mostly in July and August. Next come dust storms (26 days) and high winds (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 27 | Jun 2026 | Aug 9, 2017 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 26 | Jun 2026 | Feb 27, 2025 · 3 deaths |
| High winds | 13 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Feb 2020 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jul 2023 | — |
| 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 Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley forecast zone and Hidalgo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Virden?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEMX (Tucson, AZ), about 110 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 Virden | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEMX Tucson, AZ | 110 mi west-southwest | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 146 mi east-southeast | 17,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 160 mi west-northwest | 20,200 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 Virden
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Virden since 1950.
Hail: 4 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on October 27, 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 Virden'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.
Virden radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Virden, NM?
KEMX (Tucson, AZ), about 110 miles west-southwest. KEPZ (El Paso, TX) is 146 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Virden?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Virden the lowest scan from KEMX is about 11,100 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Virden 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 Virden, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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