Many Farms, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Many Farms, Apache County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Many Farms?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 73 days in the Chinle Valley forecast zone and Apache County — the most common reported hazard around Many Farms, mostly in July and August. Next come dust storms (23 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 73 | Aug 2024 | Sep 14, 2013 · $100,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 23 | May 2021 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 21 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 1997 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 16 | Sep 2025 | Jul 30, 2012 · $4,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Oct 2025 | — |
| High winds | 8 | Dec 2021 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Sep 2013 | Sep 20, 2013 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 2 | May 2002 | — |
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 Apache County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Many Farms get?
A normal year brings about 4.9 inches of snow to Many Farms, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Canyon De Chelly weather station 14.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (1.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Many Farms?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 151 miles 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 Many Farms | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 151 mi southwest | 18,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 178 mi east-southeast | 24,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 198 mi west-northwest | 28,700 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 Many Farms
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Many Farms. The strongest was an EF0 on August 3, 2010, which touched down about 6 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 21, 2010, which touched down about 17 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on July 27, 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 Many Farms'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.
Many Farms radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Many Farms, AZ?
KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 151 miles southwest. KABX (Albuquerque, NM) is 178 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Many Farms?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Many Farms the lowest scan from KFSX is about 18,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Many Farms 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 Many Farms, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.