Houck, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Houck, Apache County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Houck?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 73 days in the Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau forecast zone and Apache County — the most common reported hazard around Houck, mostly in July and August. Next come high winds (54 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 73 | Aug 2024 | Sep 14, 2013 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 54 | May 2026 | Apr 15, 2009 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Apr 2025 | Jan 12, 1997 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 16 | Sep 2025 | Jul 30, 2012 · $4,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Oct 2025 | — |
| Dust storms | 5 | Mar 2014 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Sep 2013 | Sep 20, 2013 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 3 | Jun 2012 | — |
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 Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau forecast zone and Apache County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Houck get?
A normal year brings about 3.6 inches of snow to Houck, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sanders weather station 6.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (1.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Houck?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 122 miles west-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 Houck | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 122 mi west-southwest | 13,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 136 mi east | 15,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 196 mi southwest | 28,100 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 Houck
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Houck. Most came in September and July. The strongest was an F0 on July 25, 2005, which touched down about 21 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 17, 2021, which touched down about 13 miles south of town.
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 Houck'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.
Houck radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Houck, AZ?
KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 122 miles west-southwest. KABX (Albuquerque, NM) is 136 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Houck?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Houck the lowest scan from KFSX is about 13,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Houck 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 Houck, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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