Van Horn, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Van Horn, Culberson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Van Horn?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 50 days in the Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor forecast zone and Culberson County — the most common reported hazard around Van Horn, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (14 days) and high winds (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 50 | May 2026 | May 9, 2023 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jun 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | May 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Jun 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 · $1,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Dust storms | 1 | Apr 2025 | Apr 19, 2025 · $125,000 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 Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor forecast zone and Culberson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Van Horn get?
A normal year brings about 3.3 inches of snow to Van Horn, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Van Horn weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 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 Van Horn?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 124 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 Van Horn | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 124 mi west-northwest | 13,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 160 mi north-northwest | 20,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 168 mi east-northeast | 21,800 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 Van Horn
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Van Horn. The strongest was an F0 on August 1, 2002, which touched down about 13 miles east of town.
Hail: 12 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on June 7, 2023.
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 Van Horn'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.
Van Horn radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Van Horn, TX?
KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 124 miles west-northwest. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 160 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Van Horn?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Van Horn the lowest scan from KEPZ is about 13,400 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Van Horn 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 Van Horn, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.