Canyon Day, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Canyon Day, Gila County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Canyon Day?
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 Canyon Day, 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.
Which radars cover Canyon Day?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 86 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 Canyon Day | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 86 mi northwest | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 100 mi west-southwest | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEMX Tucson, AZ | 135 mi south-southwest | 15,300 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 Canyon Day
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Canyon Day since 1950.
Hail: 10 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 19, 2001.
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 Canyon Day'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.
Canyon Day radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Canyon Day, AZ?
KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 86 miles northwest. KIWA (Phoenix, AZ) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Canyon Day?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Canyon Day the lowest scan from KFSX is about 7,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Canyon Day 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 Canyon Day, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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