Ali Molina, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ali Molina, Pima County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ali Molina?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 426 days in the Tohono O'odham Nation including Sells forecast zone and Pima County — the most common reported hazard around Ali Molina, mostly in July and August. Next come flash flooding (357 days) and excessive heat (105 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 426 | Jun 2026 | Jul 14, 2024 · $25 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 357 | Jun 2026 | Aug 3, 2008 · 3 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 105 | Jun 2026 | Jul 14, 2023 · 12 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 66 | Jul 2025 | Aug 14, 2014 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 37 | Jul 2025 | Sep 7, 2012 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 8 | Jul 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 · $10,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 7 | Sep 2023 | Jun 17, 2003 · $66 million damage |
| Dust storms | 6 | Aug 2025 | — |
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 Tohono O'odham Nation including Sells forecast zone and Pima County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ali Molina get?
A normal year brings about 8.0 inches of snow to Ali Molina, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kitt Peak weather station 11.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 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 Ali Molina?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEMX (Tucson, AZ), about 67 miles east. 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 Ali Molina | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEMX Tucson, AZ | 67 mi east | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 96 mi north | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KYUX Yuma, AZ | 173 mi west-northwest | 23,000 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 Ali Molina
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ali Molina. Most came in June and December. The strongest was an F1 on December 23, 1975, which touched down about 23 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an F0 on April 4, 2004, which touched down about 16 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 3 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 1, 2005.
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 Ali Molina'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.
Ali Molina radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ali Molina, AZ?
KEMX (Tucson, AZ), about 67 miles east. KIWA (Phoenix, AZ) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Ali Molina?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Ali Molina the lowest scan from KEMX is about 5,400 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Ali Molina 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 Ali Molina, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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