Colorado City, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Colorado City, Mohave County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Colorado City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 294 days in the Northwest Plateau forecast zone and Mohave County — the most common reported hazard around Colorado City, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (166 days) and flooding (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 294 | Nov 2025 | Jul 24, 2007 · 2 deaths · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 166 | Aug 2025 | Aug 25, 2008 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 29 | Aug 2025 | Dec 21, 2010 · $4.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 26 | Jun 2024 | Aug 22, 2016 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 16 | Aug 2025 | Jul 2, 2023 · 1 death |
| High winds | 15 | Mar 2014 | Apr 28, 2004 · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Feb 2015 | Dec 7, 2013 · $10,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 3 | Sep 2022 | Jul 17, 2021 · $5,000 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 Northwest Plateau forecast zone and Mohave County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Colorado City get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Colorado City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Colorado City weather station 1.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (3.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 0.7 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 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 Colorado City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 43 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Colorado City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 43 mi north | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 138 mi southwest | 15,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 194 mi south-southeast | 27,600 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 Colorado City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Colorado City. Most came in August and December. The strongest was an F1 on December 27, 1983, which touched down near town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 8, 2017, which touched down about 20 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 9 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 10, 2016.
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 Colorado City'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.
Colorado City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Colorado City, AZ?
KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 43 miles north. KESX (Las Vegas, NV) is 138 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Colorado City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Colorado City the lowest scan from KICX is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Colorado City 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 Colorado City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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