Jakes Corner, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Jakes Corner, Gila County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Jakes Corner?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 153 days in the Northern Gila County forecast zone and Gila County — the most common reported hazard around Jakes Corner, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (63 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (58 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 153 | Nov 2025 | Jul 15, 2017 · 10 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 63 | Sep 2025 | Sep 1, 2019 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 58 | Mar 2025 | Dec 7, 2009 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 24 | Jun 2021 | Jul 3, 2020 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 21 | Oct 2025 | Nov 29, 2019 · 3 deaths · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Sep 2009 | Aug 12, 2000 · 1 death |
| High winds | 5 | Jan 2022 | Jan 27, 2022 · $100,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 3 | Jul 2021 | Jul 27, 2020 · $50,000 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 Northern Gila County forecast zone and Gila County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Jakes Corner?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 40 miles north. 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 Jakes Corner | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 40 mi north | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 54 mi south-southwest | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEMX Tucson, AZ | 151 mi south-southeast | 18,500 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 Jakes Corner
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jakes Corner. The strongest was an EF1 on November 19, 2023, which touched down about 17 miles north of town.
Hail: 19 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 13, 1955.
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 Jakes Corner'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.
Jakes Corner radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Jakes Corner, AZ?
KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 40 miles north. KIWA (Phoenix, AZ) is 54 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Jakes Corner?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Jakes Corner the lowest scan from KFSX is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Jakes Corner 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 Jakes Corner, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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