Chuichu, AZ Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Chuichu, Pinal County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Chuichu?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 197 days in the Tohono O'odham Nation including Sells forecast zone and Pinal County — the most common reported hazard around Chuichu, mostly in July and August. Next come excessive heat (105 days) and flash flooding (102 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds197Sep 2025Aug 13, 2007 · $5.0 million damage
Excessive heat105Jun 2026Jul 14, 2023 · 12 deaths
Flash flooding102Oct 2025Sep 9, 2006 · 2 deaths
Flooding22Oct 2025Jul 25, 2021 · $7.5 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage9Sep 2022Oct 21, 2000 · 1 death
Dust storms6Aug 2025—
Wildfires3Sep 2023—
Debris flows3Sep 2025Sep 25, 2025 · $3,000 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 Tohono O'odham Nation including Sells forecast zone and Pinal County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Chuichu?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWA (Phoenix, AZ), about 38 miles north. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over ChuichuView
KIWA
Phoenix, AZ		38 mi north2,500 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KEMX
Tucson, AZ		89 mi southeast8,100 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KFSX
Flagstaff, AZ		131 mi north-northeast14,600 ftLimited — 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 Chuichu

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 20 tornadoes within 25 miles of Chuichu. Most came in September and July. The strongest was an F1 on June 21, 1972, which touched down about 14 miles east of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on March 7, 2024, which touched down about 6 miles northeast of town.

Hail: 9 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on October 21, 2018.

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 Chuichu'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.

Chuichu radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Chuichu, AZ?

KIWA (Phoenix, AZ), about 38 miles north. KEMX (Tucson, AZ) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Chuichu?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Chuichu the lowest scan from KIWA is about 2,500 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

Is TALON's radar for Chuichu 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 Chuichu, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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