Lake of the Woods, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake of the Woods, Navajo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake of the Woods?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 95 days in the White Mountains forecast zone and Navajo County — the most common reported hazard around Lake of the Woods, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (92 days) and high winds (63 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 95 | Sep 2025 | Aug 11, 2022 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 92 | Mar 2025 | Jan 3, 2005 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 63 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 25 | Oct 2025 | Mar 22, 2023 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 21 | Sep 2025 | Apr 23, 1997 · $6,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 14 | May 2021 | Jun 1, 2011 · $58 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Dec 2022 | Jan 1, 2011 · $50,000 damage |
| 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 White Mountains forecast zone and Navajo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lake of the Woods get?
A normal year brings about 70 inches of snow to Lake of the Woods, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pinetop 2E weather station 4.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (16.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 5.2 | 15.6 | 16.5 | 14.7 | 10.4 | 4.4 | 0.7 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Lake of the Woods?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 75 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 Lake of the Woods | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 75 mi west-northwest | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 113 mi west-southwest | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEMX Tucson, AZ | 160 mi south-southwest | 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 Lake of the Woods
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake of the Woods. Most came in September and August. The strongest was an F0 on September 16, 2001, which passed about 24 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 26, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 15 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on July 31, 1955.
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 Lake of the Woods'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.
Lake of the Woods radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake of the Woods, AZ?
KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 75 miles west-northwest. KIWA (Phoenix, AZ) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lake of the Woods?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lake of the Woods the lowest scan from KFSX is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lake of the Woods 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 Lake of the Woods, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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