Golden Valley, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Golden Valley, Mohave County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Golden Valley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 294 days in the Northwest Deserts forecast zone and Mohave County — the most common reported hazard around Golden Valley, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (166 days) and flooding (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 294 | Nov 2025 | Jul 24, 2007 · 2 deaths · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 166 | Aug 2025 | Aug 25, 2008 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 29 | Aug 2025 | Dec 21, 2010 · $4.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 26 | Jun 2024 | Aug 22, 2016 · $100,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 3 | Sep 2022 | Jul 17, 2021 · $5,000 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 Northwest Deserts forecast zone and Mohave County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Golden Valley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 50 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 Golden Valley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 50 mi northwest | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 177 mi east-southeast | 23,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 182 mi north-northeast | 24,900 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 Golden Valley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of Golden Valley. Most came in November and July. The strongest was an F1 on September 18, 1972, which touched down about 23 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 24, 2020, which touched down about 21 miles east of town.
Hail: 18 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 23, 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 Golden Valley'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.
Golden Valley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Golden Valley, AZ?
KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 50 miles northwest. KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ) is 177 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Golden Valley flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 294 days in the Northwest Deserts forecast zone and Mohave County; the deadliest was on July 24, 2007, with 2 deaths. TALON's free flash-flood risk layer shows, every 2 minutes, how close the rain that has fallen is to what it takes to flood — turn it on under Layers.
Is TALON's radar for Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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