Lower Santan Village, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lower Santan Village, Pinal County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lower Santan Village?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 197 days in the Northwest Pinal County forecast zone and Pinal County — the most common reported hazard around Lower Santan Village, mostly in July and August. Next come flash flooding (102 days) and dust storms (62 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 197 | Sep 2025 | Aug 13, 2007 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 102 | Oct 2025 | Sep 9, 2006 · 2 deaths |
| Dust storms | 62 | Mar 2026 | Oct 18, 2024 · $5,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 41 | Jun 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 22 | Oct 2025 | Jul 25, 2021 · $7.5 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Sep 2022 | Oct 21, 2000 · 1 death |
| Debris flows | 3 | Sep 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 · $3,000 damage |
| High winds | 1 | Feb 2023 | Feb 22, 2023 · $1,000 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 Pinal County forecast zone and Pinal County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Lower Santan Village?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWA (Phoenix, AZ), about 12 miles north-northeast. 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 Lower Santan Village | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 12 mi north-northeast | 600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 104 mi north-northeast | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEMX Tucson, AZ | 109 mi southeast | 11,000 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 Lower Santan Village
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 44 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lower Santan Village, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and June. The strongest was an F2 on August 30, 1971, which passed about 18 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on March 7, 2024, which touched down about 25 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 55 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on October 5, 2010.
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.
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Lower Santan Village radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lower Santan Village, AZ?
KIWA (Phoenix, AZ), about 12 miles north-northeast. KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Lower Santan Village?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Lower Santan Village the lowest scan from KIWA is about 600 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Lower Santan Village 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 Lower Santan Village, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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