Crystal Beach, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Crystal Beach, Mohave County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Crystal Beach?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 294 days in the Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave forecast zone and Mohave County — the most common reported hazard around Crystal Beach, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (166 days) and excessive heat (48 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 |
| Excessive heat | 48 | Aug 2025 | Jul 4, 2024 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 29 | Aug 2025 | Dec 21, 2010 · $4.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 26 | Jun 2024 | Aug 22, 2016 · $100,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 3 | Jun 2024 | Aug 8, 2015 · $400,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 3 | Aug 2021 | — |
| 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 Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave forecast zone and Mohave County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Crystal Beach?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 83 miles north-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 Crystal Beach | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 83 mi north-northwest | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KYUX Yuma, AZ | 144 mi south | 17,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 180 mi east-southeast | 24,400 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 Crystal Beach
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Crystal Beach. The strongest was an F0 on August 7, 1997, which touched down about 12 miles west of town.
Hail: 8 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 27, 1997.
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 Crystal Beach'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.
Crystal Beach radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Crystal Beach, AZ?
KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 83 miles north-northwest. KYUX (Yuma, AZ) is 144 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Crystal Beach flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 294 days in the Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave forecast zone and Mohave County; the deadliest was on July 24, 2007, with 2 deaths. TALON's free flash-flood risk layer shows, every 2 minutes, how close the rain that has fallen is to what it takes to flood — turn it on under Layers.
Is TALON's radar for Crystal Beach 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 Crystal Beach, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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