Zia Pueblo, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Zia Pueblo, Sandoval County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Zia Pueblo?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 69 days in the Jemez Mountains forecast zone and Sandoval County — the most common reported hazard around Zia Pueblo, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (32 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 69 | Sep 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 20 | Jun 2026 | Dec 1, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2026 | Dec 15, 2021 · $500,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 9 | Jun 2026 | Apr 22, 2022 · $10 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Aug 2019 | Jul 4, 2009 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 3 | Apr 2023 | Apr 12, 2023 · $1.0 million damage |
| Debris flows | 1 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 · $50,000 damage |
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 Jemez Mountains forecast zone and Sandoval County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Zia Pueblo get?
A normal year brings about 5.7 inches of snow to Zia Pueblo, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jemez Dam weather station 13.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 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 Zia Pueblo?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 27 miles south-southwest. 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 Zia Pueblo | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 27 mi south-southwest | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 173 mi south-southeast | 22,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 186 mi east-southeast | 25,800 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 Zia Pueblo
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of Zia Pueblo. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F1 on September 13, 1988, which touched down about 19 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 19, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 32 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 17, 1969.
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 Zia Pueblo'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.
Zia Pueblo radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Zia Pueblo, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 27 miles south-southwest. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 173 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Zia Pueblo?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Zia Pueblo the lowest scan from KABX is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Zia Pueblo 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 Zia Pueblo, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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