Aguila, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Aguila, Maricopa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Aguila?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 376 days in the Aguila Valley forecast zone and Maricopa County — the most common reported hazard around Aguila, mostly in August and July. Next come flash flooding (219 days) and lightning casualties & damage (56 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 376 | Nov 2025 | Jul 14, 2001 · 1 death · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 219 | Nov 2025 | Mar 28, 1998 · 3 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 56 | Oct 2025 | Jul 27, 1999 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 51 | Nov 2025 | Apr 1, 2023 · 2 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 44 | Jun 2024 | Jun 11, 2024 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 2 | May 2026 | Jun 12, 2024 · $3.0 million damage |
| Dust storms | 1 | Sep 2019 | — |
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 Aguila Valley forecast zone and Maricopa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Aguila?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWA (Phoenix, AZ), about 97 miles east-southeast. 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 Aguila | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 97 mi east-southeast | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 121 mi east-northeast | 12,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KYUX Yuma, AZ | 132 mi southwest | 14,700 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 Aguila
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Aguila. The strongest was an EF0 on November 18, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles east of town.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.13-inch hail on September 2, 2022.
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 Aguila'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.
Aguila radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Aguila, AZ?
KIWA (Phoenix, AZ), about 97 miles east-southeast. KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Aguila?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Aguila the lowest scan from KIWA is about 9,200 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Aguila 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 Aguila, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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