Acala, TX Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Acala, Hudspeth County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Acala?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 26 days in the Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties forecast zone and Hudspeth County — the most common reported hazard around Acala, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (18 days) and high winds (2 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	26	Jun 2025	Aug 4, 2024 · $50,000 damage
Flash flooding	18	Jul 2025	May 16, 2007 · $50,000 damage
High winds	2	Feb 2022	Feb 16, 2022 · $20,000 damage
Excessive heat	1	Jul 2023	—
Lightning casualties & damage	1	Oct 1998	—
Flooding	1	Sep 2006	—

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 Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties forecast zone and Hudspeth County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Acala get?

A normal year brings about 1.7 inches of snow to Acala, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tornillo 2 Sse weather station 10.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (0.7 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.1	0.3	0.7	0.4	0.2	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 Acala?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 60 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 Acala	View
KEPZ El Paso, TX	60 mi northwest	4,500 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KHDX Holloman AFB, NM	121 mi north	12,900 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX	223 mi east-northeast	35,000 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 Acala

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Acala. The strongest was an F0 on June 2, 1969, which touched down about 21 miles east-southeast of town.

Hail: 24 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on October 4, 1970.

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 Acala'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.

Acala radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Acala, TX?

KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 60 miles northwest. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Acala?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Acala the lowest scan from KEPZ is about 4,500 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.

Is TALON's radar for Acala 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 Acala, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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