Kleindale, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kleindale, Pima County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kleindale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 426 days in the Tucson Metro Area including Tucson/Green Valley/Marana/Vail forecast zone and Pima County — the most common reported hazard around Kleindale, mostly in July and August. Next come flash flooding (357 days) and excessive heat (197 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 426 | Jun 2026 | Jul 14, 2024 · $25 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 357 | Jun 2026 | Aug 3, 2008 · 3 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 197 | Jun 2026 | Jul 14, 2023 · 40 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 66 | Jul 2025 | Aug 14, 2014 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 37 | Jul 2025 | Sep 7, 2012 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 14 | Aug 2023 | Jun 17, 2003 · $66 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2026 | Jan 18, 2026 · 2 deaths |
| Debris flows | 8 | Jul 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 · $10,000 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 Tucson Metro Area including Tucson/Green Valley/Marana/Vail forecast zone and Pima County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Kleindale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEMX (Tucson, AZ), about 31 miles south-southeast. 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 Kleindale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEMX Tucson, AZ | 31 mi south-southeast | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 83 mi north-northwest | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 160 mi north | 20,200 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 Kleindale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 23 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kleindale, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F2 on August 27, 1964, which touched down about 8 miles southwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 16, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles south of town.
Hail: 94 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 28, 2002.
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 Kleindale'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.
Kleindale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kleindale, AZ?
KEMX (Tucson, AZ), about 31 miles south-southeast. KIWA (Phoenix, AZ) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kleindale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kleindale the lowest scan from KEMX is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kleindale 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 Kleindale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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