Watrous, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Watrous, Mora County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Watrous?
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 Watrous, 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.
How much snow does Watrous get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Watrous, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Valmora weather station 3.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (5.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 2.7 | 5.4 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 3.4 | 2.4 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Watrous?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM), about 111 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 Watrous | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 111 mi southeast | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 113 mi west-southwest | 11,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 188 mi east | 26,400 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 Watrous
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 20 tornadoes within 25 miles of Watrous. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F1 on June 18, 1966, which touched down about 24 miles southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 18, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 132 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.07-inch hail on June 12, 2021.
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 Watrous'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.
Watrous radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Watrous, NM?
KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM), about 111 miles southeast. KABX (Albuquerque, NM) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Watrous?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Watrous the lowest scan from KFDX is about 11,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Watrous 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 Watrous, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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