Waterflow, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Waterflow, San Juan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Waterflow?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 43 days in the Northwest Plateau forecast zone and San Juan County — the most common reported hazard around Waterflow, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (26 days) and high winds (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 43 | Oct 2025 | Aug 5, 2016 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 26 | Jun 2026 | Aug 21, 2024 · $3.0 million damage |
| High winds | 14 | Feb 2026 | Apr 19, 2023 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Aug 2009 | Aug 2, 2003 · 1 death |
| Dust storms | 3 | Jul 2022 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | May 2021 | May 16, 2021 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 2021 | Nov 11, 1998 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Nov 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 Northwest Plateau forecast zone and San Juan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Waterflow get?
A normal year brings about 7.8 inches of snow to Waterflow, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Fruitland weather station 6.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 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 Waterflow?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 144 miles 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 Waterflow | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 144 mi southeast | 17,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 160 mi north | 20,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 215 mi southwest | 33,000 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 Waterflow
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Waterflow, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and October. The strongest was an F2 on May 10, 1957, which touched down about 15 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on March 21, 2020, which touched down about 14 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 8 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 21, 2024.
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 Waterflow'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.
Waterflow radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Waterflow, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 144 miles southeast. KGJX (Grand Junction, CO) is 160 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Waterflow flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 43 days in the Northwest Plateau forecast zone and San Juan County; the deadliest was on August 5, 2016, with 1 death. TALON's free flash-flood risk layer shows, every 2 minutes, how close the rain that has fallen is to what it takes to flood — turn it on under Layers.
Is TALON's radar for Waterflow 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 Waterflow, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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