Wagon Mound, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wagon Mound, Mora County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wagon Mound?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 67 days in the Far Northeast Highlands forecast zone and Mora County — the most common reported hazard around Wagon Mound, mostly in March and February. Next come flash flooding (35 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 67 | Mar 2026 | Mar 14, 2025 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 35 | Aug 2025 | Aug 7, 2022 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 8 | Jun 2022 | Oct 11, 2008 · $1,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | May 2025 | Sep 13, 2013 · $100,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Jan 2024 | — |
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 Far Northeast Highlands forecast zone and Mora County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Wagon Mound?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM), about 113 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 Wagon Mound | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 113 mi south-southeast | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 133 mi west-southwest | 14,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 172 mi north | 22,700 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 Wagon Mound
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wagon Mound. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an EF0 on May 9, 2017, which passed about 11 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 7, 2022, which touched down about 18 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 78 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 8, 2014.
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 Wagon Mound'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.
Wagon Mound radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wagon Mound, NM?
KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM), about 113 miles south-southeast. KABX (Albuquerque, NM) is 133 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wagon Mound?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wagon Mound the lowest scan from KFDX is about 11,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Wagon Mound 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 Wagon Mound, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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