Fredonia, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fredonia, Coconino County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fredonia?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 203 days in the Kaibab Plateau forecast zone and Coconino County — the most common reported hazard around Fredonia, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (63 days) and flooding (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 203 | Jun 2026 | Aug 12, 1997 · 11 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 63 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 43 | Oct 2025 | Jul 30, 2010 · $40,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 28 | Jun 2024 | Jul 17, 2023 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 23 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 20 | Aug 2016 | May 24, 2000 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 19 | Oct 2025 | Jul 23, 2013 · 2 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Jan 2022 | — |
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 Kaibab Plateau forecast zone and Coconino County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fredonia get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Fredonia, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kanab weather station 4.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.8 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 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 Fredonia?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 47 miles north-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 Fredonia | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 47 mi north-northwest | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 158 mi west-southwest | 19,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 181 mi south-southeast | 24,700 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 Fredonia
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Fredonia since 1950.
Hail: 8 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 28, 2021.
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 Fredonia'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.
Fredonia radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fredonia, AZ?
KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 47 miles north-northwest. KESX (Las Vegas, NV) is 158 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fredonia?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fredonia the lowest scan from KICX is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fredonia 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 Fredonia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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