Willard, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Willard, Torrance County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Willard?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 41 days in the Estancia Valley forecast zone and Torrance County — the most common reported hazard around Willard, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (24 days) and flash flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 41 | Jun 2026 | Sep 4, 2021 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 24 | Apr 2026 | Feb 26, 2023 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jun 2025 | Sep 4, 2021 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 9 | Apr 2025 | Mar 23, 2021 · $700,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2020 | Jul 24, 2013 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Apr 2023 | Apr 2, 2023 · $500,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 1 | Mar 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 Estancia Valley forecast zone and Torrance County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Willard get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Willard, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mountainair weather station 14 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.2 | 4.2 | 2.7 | 3.2 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 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 Willard?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 59 miles 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 Willard | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 59 mi northwest | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 105 mi south | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 137 mi east | 15,700 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 Willard
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of Willard. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F0 on September 14, 1976, which passed about 10 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 3, 2018, which touched down about 11 miles south of town.
Hail: 29 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on June 7, 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 Willard'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.
Willard radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Willard, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 59 miles northwest. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Willard?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Willard the lowest scan from KABX is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Willard 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 Willard, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Peralta, NM radar 40 mi
- Bosque Farms, NM radar 42 mi
- Los Lunas, NM radar 45 mi
- Belen, NM radar 46 mi
- Albuquerque, NM radar 50 mi
- Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM radar 52 mi