Tornillo, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tornillo, El Paso County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tornillo?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 122 days in the Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties forecast zone and El Paso County — the most common reported hazard around Tornillo, 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 |
| High winds | 2 | Feb 2022 | Feb 16, 2022 · $20,000 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 Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties forecast zone and El Paso County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Tornillo get?
A normal year brings about 1.7 inches of snow to Tornillo, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tornillo 2 Sse weather station 3.5 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 Tornillo?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 46 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 Tornillo | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 46 mi northwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 113 mi north | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 233 mi east | 37,800 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 Tornillo
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tornillo. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F1 on June 21, 1992, which touched down about 18 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 22, 2019, which touched down about 13 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 40 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 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 Tornillo'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.
Tornillo radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tornillo, TX?
KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 46 miles northwest. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Tornillo flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 122 days in the Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties 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 Tornillo 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 Tornillo, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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