Clarkdale, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Clarkdale, Yavapai County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Clarkdale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 201 days in the Yavapai County Valleys and Basins forecast zone and Yavapai County — the most common reported hazard around Clarkdale, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (105 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 201 | Jun 2026 | Nov 18, 2025 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 105 | Aug 2025 | Aug 23, 2015 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Jan 2024 | Mar 10, 2006 · 3 deaths |
| Flooding | 25 | Mar 2023 | Jan 21, 2010 · $500,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 14 | Jun 2021 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 14 | Aug 2018 | Aug 18, 2004 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 9 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Debris flows | 3 | Jul 2011 | Jul 11, 2011 · $10,000 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 Yavapai County Valleys and Basins forecast zone and Yavapai County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Clarkdale get?
A normal year brings about 1.0 inches of snow to Clarkdale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tuzigoot weather station 2.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (0.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 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 Clarkdale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 50 miles east-southeast. 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 Clarkdale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 50 mi east-southeast | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 103 mi south-southeast | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 173 mi west-northwest | 22,900 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 Clarkdale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 18 tornadoes within 25 miles of Clarkdale, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and October. The strongest was an EF3 on October 6, 2010, which passed about 24 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 6, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 67 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on October 6, 2010.
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 Clarkdale'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.
Clarkdale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Clarkdale, AZ?
KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 50 miles east-southeast. KIWA (Phoenix, AZ) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Clarkdale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Clarkdale the lowest scan from KFSX is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Clarkdale 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 Clarkdale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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