Greer, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Greer, Apache County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Greer?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 92 days in the White Mountains forecast zone and Apache County — the most common reported hazard around Greer, mostly in January and February. Next come flash flooding (73 days) and high winds (63 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 92 | Mar 2025 | Jan 3, 2005 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 73 | Aug 2024 | Sep 14, 2013 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 63 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 16 | Sep 2025 | Jul 30, 2012 · $4,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 10 | May 2021 | Jun 1, 2011 · $58 million damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Oct 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Dec 2022 | Jan 1, 2011 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Sep 2013 | Sep 20, 2013 · 1 death |
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 White Mountains forecast zone and Apache County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Greer?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 107 miles west-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 Greer | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 107 mi west-northwest | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 136 mi west-southwest | 15,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEMX Tucson, AZ | 161 mi south-southwest | 20,400 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 Greer
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Greer. Most came in August and September. The strongest was an F0 on August 30, 2006, which touched down about 22 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 4, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 5 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on June 10, 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 Greer'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.
Greer radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Greer, AZ?
KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 107 miles west-northwest. KIWA (Phoenix, AZ) is 136 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Greer?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Greer the lowest scan from KFSX is about 10,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Greer 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 Greer, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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