Butterfield, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Butterfield, El Paso County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Butterfield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 122 days in the Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains forecast zone and El Paso County — the most common reported hazard around Butterfield, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (68 days) and flooding (5 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 122 | Jun 2026 | Aug 12, 2021 · 2 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 68 | Jun 2026 | Jul 14, 1997 · $150,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Sep 2006 | Sep 4, 2006 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jul 2023 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 1998 | Jul 8, 1998 · $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 Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains forecast zone and El Paso County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Butterfield get?
A normal year brings about 7.2 inches of snow to Butterfield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the El Paso 32 Ene weather station 7.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 0.1 | 3.4 | 2.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 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 Butterfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 36 miles west. 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 Butterfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 36 mi west | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 85 mi north | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 229 mi east | 36,600 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 Butterfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Butterfield. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F1 on July 19, 1972, which touched down about 8 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 22, 2019, which touched down about 20 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 84 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.25-inch hail on October 22, 1974.
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 Butterfield'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.
Butterfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Butterfield, TX?
KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 36 miles west. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Butterfield flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 122 days in the Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains forecast zone and El Paso County; the deadliest was on August 12, 2021, with 2 deaths. TALON's free flash-flood risk layer shows, every 2 minutes, how close the rain that has fallen is to what it takes to flood — turn it on under Layers.
Is TALON's radar for Butterfield 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 Butterfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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