Eagar, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Eagar, Apache County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Eagar?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 104 days in the Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County forecast zone and Apache County — the most common reported hazard around Eagar, mostly in April and March. Next come flash flooding (73 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 104 | Apr 2026 | Mar 31, 1999 · $3,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 73 | Aug 2024 | Sep 14, 2013 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 16 | Sep 2025 | Jul 30, 2012 · $4,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Oct 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jun 2017 | — |
| Dust storms | 5 | Apr 2013 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Sep 2013 | Sep 20, 2013 · 1 death |
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 Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County forecast zone and Apache County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Eagar?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 113 miles west-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 Eagar | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 113 mi west-northwest | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 147 mi west-southwest | 17,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 158 mi east-northeast | 19,800 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 Eagar
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Eagar. Most came in August and September. The strongest was an F0 on August 30, 2006, which touched down about 20 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 4, 2025, which touched down about 7 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 4 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on June 10, 2019.
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 Eagar'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.
Eagar radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Eagar, AZ?
KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 113 miles west-northwest. KIWA (Phoenix, AZ) is 147 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Eagar?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Eagar the lowest scan from KFSX is about 11,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Eagar 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 Eagar, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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