Whites City, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Whites City, Eddy County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Whites City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 149 days in the Eddy County Plains forecast zone and Eddy County — the most common reported hazard around Whites City, mostly in March and February. Next come flash flooding (131 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (122 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 149 | Jun 2026 | Apr 6, 2001 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 131 | Jun 2026 | Sep 18, 2014 · 1 death · $40,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 122 | Jun 2026 | Aug 12, 2004 · $700,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Sep 2025 | Sep 22, 2014 · $300,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 7 | Apr 2025 | Mar 18, 2025 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Feb 2011 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Dec 2014 | — |
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 Eddy County Plains forecast zone and Eddy County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Whites City get?
A normal year brings about 3.5 inches of snow to Whites City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Carlsbad Caverns weather station 4.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 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 Whites City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM), about 119 miles west-northwest. 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 Whites City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 119 mi west-northwest | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 129 mi east | 14,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 138 mi west | 15,800 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 Whites City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 25 tornadoes within 25 miles of Whites City, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F2 on May 31, 1991, which touched down about 12 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF2 on March 12, 2019, which passed about 17 miles east of town.
Hail: 216 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 23, 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 Whites City'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.
Whites City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Whites City, NM?
KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM), about 119 miles west-northwest. KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX) is 129 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Whites City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Whites City the lowest scan from KHDX is about 12,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Whites City 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 Whites City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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