Dragoon, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dragoon, Cochise County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dragoon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 181 days in the Eastern Cochise County Below 5000 Feet including Douglas/Willcox forecast zone and Cochise County — the most common reported hazard around Dragoon, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (146 days) and excessive heat (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 181 | Jun 2026 | Aug 6, 1997 · 6 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 146 | Sep 2025 | Aug 24, 2010 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 45 | May 2026 | Jun 25, 2024 · 2 deaths |
| Dust storms | 24 | Apr 2026 | Apr 28, 2016 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 14 | Mar 2025 | Feb 22, 2023 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Oct 2025 | Aug 24, 2022 · $1.5 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 13 | Aug 2023 | Jun 30, 2015 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 8 | May 2025 | Feb 23, 2022 · $150,000 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 Eastern Cochise County Below 5000 Feet including Douglas/Willcox forecast zone and Cochise County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Dragoon get?
A normal year brings about 1.2 inches of snow to Dragoon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pearce - Sunsites weather station 13 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 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 Dragoon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEMX (Tucson, AZ), about 36 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 Dragoon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEMX Tucson, AZ | 36 mi west-southwest | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 129 mi northwest | 14,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 189 mi north-northwest | 26,500 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 Dragoon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dragoon. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an EF1 on September 23, 2019, which touched down about 19 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 21, 2024, which touched down about 17 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 24 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on July 20, 2003.
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 Dragoon'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.
Dragoon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dragoon, AZ?
KEMX (Tucson, AZ), about 36 miles west-southwest. KIWA (Phoenix, AZ) is 129 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dragoon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dragoon the lowest scan from KEMX is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Dragoon 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 Dragoon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Tucson, AZ radar 50 mi
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