Fort Hancock, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fort Hancock, Hudspeth County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fort Hancock?
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 Fort Hancock, 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.
Which radars cover Fort Hancock?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 64 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 Fort Hancock | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 64 mi northwest | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 125 mi north | 13,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 220 mi east-northeast | 34,300 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 Fort Hancock
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Fort Hancock. The strongest was an F0 on June 2, 1969, which touched down about 17 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 26 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.
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Fort Hancock radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fort Hancock, TX?
KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 64 miles northwest. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Fort Hancock?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Fort Hancock the lowest scan from KEPZ is about 5,000 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Fort Hancock 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 Fort Hancock, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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