Gadsden, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gadsden, Yuma County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gadsden?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 95 days in the Yuma forecast zone and Yuma County — the most common reported hazard around Gadsden, mostly in August and September. Next come excessive heat (43 days) and flash flooding (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 95 | Sep 2025 | Aug 26, 2010 · $5.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 43 | Jun 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Sep 2025 | Sep 8, 2015 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Sep 2025 | May 1, 2023 · $50,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 7 | Sep 2023 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Aug 2023 | Aug 20, 2023 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Sep 2009 | Sep 5, 2009 · $20,000 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 Yuma forecast zone and Yuma County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Gadsden?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KYUX (Yuma, AZ), about 8 miles east-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 Gadsden | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KYUX Yuma, AZ | 8 mi east-southeast | 400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KNKX San Diego, CA | 134 mi west-northwest | 15,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSOX Santa Ana Mountains, CA | 187 mi west-northwest | 26,000 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 Gadsden
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gadsden. Most came in September and July. The strongest was an F1 on July 5, 1965, which touched down about 15 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an F1 on September 22, 1987, which touched down about 23 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 4 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on April 28, 1964.
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 Gadsden'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.
Gadsden radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gadsden, AZ?
KYUX (Yuma, AZ), about 8 miles east-southeast. KNKX (San Diego, CA) is 134 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Gadsden?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Gadsden the lowest scan from KYUX is about 400 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Gadsden 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 Gadsden, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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