Dateland, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dateland, Yuma County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dateland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 95 days in the Gila River Valley forecast zone and Yuma County — the most common reported hazard around Dateland, mostly in August and September. Next come excessive heat (38 days) and flash flooding (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 95 | Sep 2025 | Aug 26, 2010 · $5.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 38 | Jun 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Sep 2025 | Sep 8, 2015 · $100,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 14 | Sep 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 12 | Sep 2025 | May 1, 2023 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Aug 2023 | Aug 20, 2023 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Sep 2009 | Sep 5, 2009 · $20,000 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 Gila River Valley forecast zone and Yuma County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Dateland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KYUX (Yuma, AZ), about 69 miles west-southwest. 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 Dateland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KYUX Yuma, AZ | 69 mi west-southwest | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 113 mi east-northeast | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 181 mi northeast | 24,800 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 Dateland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dateland, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and October. The strongest was an F3 on August 4, 1957, which passed about 20 miles east of town. The most recent was an F0 on February 10, 1978, which touched down about 24 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on August 24, 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 Dateland'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.
Dateland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dateland, AZ?
KYUX (Yuma, AZ), about 69 miles west-southwest. KIWA (Phoenix, AZ) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Dateland?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Dateland the lowest scan from KYUX is about 5,500 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Dateland 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 Dateland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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