Forest Lakes, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Forest Lakes, Coconino County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Forest Lakes?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 203 days in the Eastern Mogollon Rim forecast zone and Coconino County — the most common reported hazard around Forest Lakes, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (110 days) and high winds (54 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 203 | Jun 2026 | Aug 12, 1997 · 11 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 110 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 54 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 44 | Oct 2025 | Dec 28, 2004 · $66,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 35 | Apr 2021 | Apr 28, 2018 · $50 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 |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2006 | Jan 25, 2006 · 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 Eastern Mogollon Rim forecast zone and Coconino County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Forest Lakes?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 28 miles 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 Forest Lakes | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 28 mi northwest | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 87 mi southwest | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEMX Tucson, AZ | 169 mi south | 22,000 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 Forest Lakes
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Forest Lakes. Most came in October and August. The strongest was an EF1 on November 19, 2023, which touched down about 25 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 14 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 19, 1998.
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 Forest Lakes'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.
Forest Lakes radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Forest Lakes, AZ?
KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 28 miles northwest. KIWA (Phoenix, AZ) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Forest Lakes?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Forest Lakes the lowest scan from KFSX is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Forest Lakes 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 Forest Lakes, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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