Bitter Springs, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bitter Springs, Coconino County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bitter Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 203 days in the Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward forecast zone and Coconino County — the most common reported hazard around Bitter Springs, mostly in July and August. Next come flooding (43 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 203 | Jun 2026 | Aug 12, 1997 · 11 deaths |
| Flooding | 43 | Oct 2025 | Jul 30, 2010 · $40,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 28 | Jun 2024 | Jul 17, 2023 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 21 | Mar 2023 | Jan 12, 1997 · 2 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 19 | Oct 2025 | Jul 23, 2013 · 2 deaths |
| Wildfires | 16 | Aug 2002 | May 24, 2000 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | May 2022 | — |
| Dust storms | 6 | Mar 2016 | — |
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 Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward forecast zone and Coconino County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Bitter Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 95 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 Bitter Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 95 mi northwest | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 143 mi south | 16,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 192 mi west-southwest | 27,200 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 Bitter Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bitter Springs. The strongest was an F0 on October 18, 2005, which touched down about 24 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 15, 1992.
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 Bitter Springs'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.
Bitter Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bitter Springs, AZ?
KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 95 miles northwest. KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ) is 143 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bitter Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bitter Springs the lowest scan from KICX is about 8,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Bitter Springs 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 Bitter Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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