Goodyear, AZ Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Goodyear, Maricopa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Goodyear?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 376 days in the Buckeye/Avondale forecast zone and Maricopa County — the most common reported hazard around Goodyear, mostly in August and July. Next come flash flooding (219 days) and excessive heat (96 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds376Nov 2025Jul 14, 2001 · 1 death · $5.0 million damage
Flash flooding219Nov 2025Mar 28, 1998 · 3 deaths
Excessive heat96Jun 2024Jul 23, 2023 · 18 deaths
Lightning casualties & damage56Oct 2025Jul 27, 1999 · 1 death
Flooding51Nov 2025Apr 1, 2023 · 2 deaths
Dust storms10Aug 2025—
High winds2Jun 2024Oct 3, 2022 · $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 Buckeye/Avondale forecast zone and Maricopa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Goodyear?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWA (Phoenix, AZ), about 40 miles east. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over GoodyearView
KIWA
Phoenix, AZ		40 mi east2,700 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KFSX
Flagstaff, AZ		113 mi northeast11,600 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KEMX
Tucson, AZ		138 mi southeast15,900 ftLimited — 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 Goodyear

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 24 tornadoes within 25 miles of Goodyear, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F2 on October 3, 1968, which touched down about 17 miles north of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles west-northwest of town.

Hail: 48 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on October 5, 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 Goodyear'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.

Goodyear radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Goodyear, AZ?

KIWA (Phoenix, AZ), about 40 miles east. KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Goodyear?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Goodyear the lowest scan from KIWA is about 2,700 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

Is TALON's radar for Goodyear 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 Goodyear, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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