Bear Flat, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bear Flat, Gila County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bear Flat?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 153 days in the Northern Gila County forecast zone and Gila County — the most common reported hazard around Bear Flat, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (63 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (58 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 153 | Nov 2025 | Jul 15, 2017 · 10 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 63 | Sep 2025 | Sep 1, 2019 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 58 | Mar 2025 | Dec 7, 2009 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 24 | Jun 2021 | Jul 3, 2020 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 21 | Oct 2025 | Nov 29, 2019 · 3 deaths · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Sep 2009 | Aug 12, 2000 · 1 death |
| High winds | 5 | Jan 2022 | Jan 27, 2022 · $100,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 3 | Jul 2021 | Jul 27, 2020 · $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 Northern Gila County forecast zone and Gila County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bear Flat get?
A normal year brings about 8.5 inches of snow to Bear Flat, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pleasant Valley weather station 14.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (4.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 4.2 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 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 Bear Flat?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 21 miles north-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 Bear Flat | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 21 mi north-northwest | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 77 mi south-southwest | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEMX Tucson, AZ | 168 mi south | 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 Bear Flat
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bear Flat, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and October. The strongest was an EF2 on October 6, 2010, which passed about 17 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on November 19, 2023, which touched down about 10 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 27 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 19, 1998.
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 Bear Flat'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.
Bear Flat radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bear Flat, AZ?
KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 21 miles north-northwest. KIWA (Phoenix, AZ) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bear Flat?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bear Flat the lowest scan from KFSX is about 1,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bear Flat 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 Bear Flat, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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