Kayenta, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kayenta, Navajo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kayenta?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 95 days in the Chinle Valley forecast zone and Navajo County — the most common reported hazard around Kayenta, mostly in July and August. Next come flooding (25 days) and dust storms (23 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 |
| Dust storms | 23 | May 2021 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 21 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 1997 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 21 | Sep 2025 | Apr 23, 1997 · $6,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Dec 2021 | — |
| 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 Chinle Valley forecast zone and Navajo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Kayenta?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 155 miles west-northwest. 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 Kayenta | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 155 mi west-northwest | 19,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 157 mi south-southwest | 19,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 197 mi northeast | 28,400 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 Kayenta
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kayenta. Most came in May and October. The strongest was an F0 on October 18, 2005, which passed about 14 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 13, 2022, which passed about 24 miles east-northeast 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 Kayenta'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.
Kayenta radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kayenta, AZ?
KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 155 miles west-northwest. KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ) is 157 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kayenta?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kayenta the lowest scan from KICX is about 19,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Kayenta 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 Kayenta, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.