Bisbee, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bisbee, Cochise County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bisbee?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 181 days in the Dragoon/Mule/Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains including Bisbee/Canelo Hills/Madera Canyon forecast zone and Cochise County — the most common reported hazard around Bisbee, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (146 days) and flooding (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 181 | Jun 2026 | Aug 6, 1997 · 6 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 146 | Sep 2025 | Aug 24, 2010 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Oct 2025 | Aug 24, 2022 · $1.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 13 | Mar 2023 | Feb 1, 2016 · $5,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 13 | Aug 2023 | Jun 30, 2015 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 11 | Jun 2023 | Jul 1, 2011 · $15 million damage |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2025 | Feb 22, 2023 · $15,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jun 2025 | Jun 14, 2025 · 1 death |
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 Dragoon/Mule/Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains including Bisbee/Canelo Hills/Madera Canyon forecast zone and Cochise County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bisbee get?
A normal year brings about 3.3 inches of snow to Bisbee, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bisbee 1Wnw weather station 3.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 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 Bisbee?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEMX (Tucson, AZ), about 53 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 Bisbee | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEMX Tucson, AZ | 53 mi northwest | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 165 mi northwest | 21,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 193 mi east | 27,500 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 Bisbee
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bisbee. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F1 on July 16, 1971, which touched down about 24 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on November 29, 2009, which touched down about 18 miles east of town.
Hail: 34 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 September 7, 2021.
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 Bisbee'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.
Bisbee radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bisbee, AZ?
KEMX (Tucson, AZ), about 53 miles northwest. KIWA (Phoenix, AZ) is 165 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bisbee?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bisbee the lowest scan from KEMX is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bisbee 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 Bisbee, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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