Flagstaff, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Flagstaff, Coconino County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Flagstaff?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 203 days in the Western Mogollon Rim forecast zone and Coconino County — the most common reported hazard around Flagstaff, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (148 days) and high winds (76 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 203 | Jun 2026 | Aug 12, 1997 · 11 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 148 | Feb 2026 | Mar 13, 2025 · 5 deaths |
| High winds | 76 | Feb 2026 | Mar 22, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 46 | Oct 2025 | Jul 30, 2010 · $40,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 37 | Jul 2022 | Apr 17, 2022 · $20 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 28 | Jun 2024 | Jul 17, 2023 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 19 | Oct 2025 | Jul 23, 2013 · 2 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Jun 2023 | Oct 25, 2020 · 2 deaths |
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 Western Mogollon Rim forecast zone and Coconino County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Flagstaff get?
A normal year brings about 90 inches of snow to Flagstaff, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Flagstaff Pulliam Ap weather station 3.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (20.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 8.2 | 18.5 | 20.9 | 19.3 | 15.6 | 5.0 | 1.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Flagstaff?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 49 miles south-southeast. 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 Flagstaff | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 49 mi south-southeast | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 131 mi south | 14,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 180 mi north-northwest | 24,500 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 Flagstaff
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 20 tornadoes within 25 miles of Flagstaff, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and September. The strongest was an EF3 on October 6, 2010, which passed about 12 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 23, 2022, which touched down about 20 miles east of town.
Hail: 71 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on October 6, 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 Flagstaff'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.
Flagstaff radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Flagstaff, AZ?
KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 49 miles south-southeast. KIWA (Phoenix, AZ) is 131 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Flagstaff?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Flagstaff the lowest scan from KFSX is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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