Sierra Blanca, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sierra Blanca, Hudspeth County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sierra Blanca?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 26 days in the Southern Hudspeth Highlands forecast zone and Hudspeth County — the most common reported hazard around Sierra Blanca, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (18 days) and high winds (8 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 | 8 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Dust storms | 3 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Dec 2020 | — |
| 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 Southern Hudspeth Highlands forecast zone and Hudspeth County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Sierra Blanca?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 93 miles west-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 Sierra Blanca | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 93 mi west-northwest | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 139 mi north-northwest | 16,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 193 mi east-northeast | 27,500 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 Sierra Blanca
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sierra Blanca. Most came in June and September. The strongest was an F1 on June 7, 1997, which crossed near town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 24, 2019, which touched down about 12 miles north of town.
Hail: 16 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on April 12, 2017.
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 Sierra Blanca'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.
Sierra Blanca radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sierra Blanca, TX?
KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 93 miles west-northwest. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 139 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Sierra Blanca?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Sierra Blanca the lowest scan from KEPZ is about 8,600 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Sierra Blanca 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 Sierra Blanca, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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