Hotevilla-Bacavi, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hotevilla-Bacavi, Navajo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hotevilla-Bacavi?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 95 days in the Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward forecast zone and Navajo County — the most common reported hazard around Hotevilla-Bacavi, mostly in July and August. Next come flooding (25 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 95 | Sep 2025 | Aug 11, 2022 · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 25 | Oct 2025 | Mar 22, 2023 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 21 | Mar 2023 | Jan 12, 1997 · 2 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 21 | Sep 2025 | Apr 23, 1997 · $6,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | May 2022 | — |
| Dust storms | 6 | Mar 2016 | — |
| Wildfires | 6 | Jul 2003 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2013 | Jul 19, 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 Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward forecast zone and Navajo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Hotevilla-Bacavi?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 98 miles south-southwest. 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 Hotevilla-Bacavi | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 98 mi south-southwest | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 169 mi northwest | 22,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 191 mi south-southwest | 27,100 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 Hotevilla-Bacavi
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hotevilla-Bacavi, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and May. The strongest was an EF3 on October 6, 2010, which passed about 18 miles west of town.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 2, 1965.
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 Hotevilla-Bacavi'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.
Hotevilla-Bacavi radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hotevilla-Bacavi, AZ?
KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 98 miles south-southwest. KICX (Cedar City, UT) is 169 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hotevilla-Bacavi?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hotevilla-Bacavi the lowest scan from KFSX is about 9,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hotevilla-Bacavi 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 Hotevilla-Bacavi, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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