Keams Canyon, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Keams Canyon, Navajo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Keams Canyon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 95 days in the Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward forecast zone and Navajo County — the most common reported hazard around Keams Canyon, mostly in July and August. Next come flooding (25 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (21 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 |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 21 | Mar 2023 | Jan 12, 1997 · 2 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 21 | Sep 2025 | Apr 23, 1997 · $6,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | May 2022 | — |
| Dust storms | 6 | Mar 2016 | — |
| 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 Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward forecast zone and Navajo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Keams Canyon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 103 miles south-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 Keams Canyon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 103 mi south-southwest | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 191 mi northwest | 27,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 194 mi south-southwest | 27,700 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 Keams Canyon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Keams Canyon. Most came in October and May. The strongest was an F0 on October 18, 2005, which passed about 23 miles west of town.
Hail: 3 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on August 15, 2021.
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 Keams Canyon'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.
Keams Canyon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Keams Canyon, AZ?
KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 103 miles south-southwest. KICX (Cedar City, UT) is 191 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Keams Canyon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Keams Canyon the lowest scan from KFSX is about 10,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Keams Canyon 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 Keams Canyon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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