Del Muerto, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Del Muerto, Apache County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Del Muerto?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 73 days in the Chinle Valley forecast zone and Apache County — the most common reported hazard around Del Muerto, mostly in July and August. Next come dust storms (23 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 73 | Aug 2024 | Sep 14, 2013 · $100,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 23 | May 2021 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 21 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 1997 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 16 | Sep 2025 | Jul 30, 2012 · $4,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Oct 2025 | — |
| High winds | 8 | Dec 2021 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Sep 2013 | Sep 20, 2013 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 2 | May 2002 | — |
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 Chinle Valley forecast zone and Apache County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Del Muerto get?
A normal year brings about 4.9 inches of snow to Del Muerto, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Canyon De Chelly weather station 6.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (1.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 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 Del Muerto?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 149 miles 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 Del Muerto | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 149 mi southwest | 18,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 163 mi east-southeast | 20,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 210 mi north-northeast | 31,600 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 Del Muerto
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Del Muerto. The strongest was an EF0 on August 3, 2010, which touched down about 11 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 21, 2010, which touched down about 23 miles west of town.
Hail: 2 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on July 27, 2002.
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 Del Muerto'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.
Del Muerto radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Del Muerto, AZ?
KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 149 miles southwest. KABX (Albuquerque, NM) is 163 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Del Muerto?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Del Muerto the lowest scan from KFSX is about 18,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Del Muerto 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 Del Muerto, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.