Joseph City, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Joseph City, Navajo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Joseph City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 95 days in the Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County forecast zone and Navajo County — the most common reported hazard around Joseph City, mostly in July and August. Next come high winds (92 days) and flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 95 | Sep 2025 | Aug 11, 2022 · $30,000 damage |
| High winds | 92 | May 2026 | Mar 31, 1999 · 2 deaths · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 26 | Oct 2025 | Mar 22, 2023 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Apr 2025 | Mar 20, 2000 · 5 deaths |
| Dust storms | 21 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 21 | Sep 2025 | Apr 23, 1997 · $6,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 7 | Jun 2006 | — |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jun 2017 | — |
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 Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County forecast zone and Navajo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Joseph City get?
A normal year brings about 3.3 inches of snow to Joseph City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Holbrook weather station 10.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 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 Joseph City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 56 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 Joseph City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 56 mi west-southwest | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 139 mi southwest | 16,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 199 mi east | 28,900 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 Joseph City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of Joseph City. Most came in June and September. The strongest was an F0 on September 29, 2004, which passed about 6 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 15, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 5 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on September 1, 2018.
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 Joseph City'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.
Joseph City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Joseph City, AZ?
KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 56 miles west-southwest. KIWA (Phoenix, AZ) is 139 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Joseph City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Joseph City the lowest scan from KFSX is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Joseph City 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 Joseph City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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