Kaibab, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kaibab, Mohave County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kaibab?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 294 days in the Northwest Plateau forecast zone and Mohave County — the most common reported hazard around Kaibab, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (166 days) and flooding (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 294 | Nov 2025 | Jul 24, 2007 · 2 deaths · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 166 | Aug 2025 | Aug 25, 2008 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 29 | Aug 2025 | Dec 21, 2010 · $4.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 26 | Jun 2024 | Aug 22, 2016 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 16 | Aug 2025 | Jul 2, 2023 · 1 death |
| High winds | 15 | Mar 2014 | Apr 28, 2004 · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Feb 2015 | Dec 7, 2013 · $10,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 3 | Sep 2022 | Jul 17, 2021 · $5,000 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 Northwest Plateau forecast zone and Mohave County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kaibab get?
A normal year brings about 5.8 inches of snow to Kaibab, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pipe Spring Nm weather station 1.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 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 Kaibab?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 50 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 Kaibab | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 50 mi north | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 146 mi west-southwest | 17,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 181 mi south-southeast | 24,700 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 Kaibab
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kaibab. The strongest was an F1 on December 27, 1983, which touched down about 15 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 10 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on July 28, 2006.
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 Kaibab'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.
Kaibab radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kaibab, AZ?
KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 50 miles north. KESX (Las Vegas, NV) is 146 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kaibab?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kaibab the lowest scan from KICX is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kaibab 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 Kaibab, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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