Morristown, AZ Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Morristown, Maricopa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Morristown?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 376 days in the Northwest Valley forecast zone and Maricopa County — the most common reported hazard around Morristown, mostly in August and July. Next come flash flooding (219 days) and excessive heat (70 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds376Nov 2025Jul 14, 2001 · 1 death · $5.0 million damage
Flash flooding219Nov 2025Mar 28, 1998 · 3 deaths
Excessive heat70Jun 2024Jul 11, 2023 · 9 deaths
Lightning casualties & damage56Oct 2025Jul 27, 1999 · 1 death
Flooding51Nov 2025Apr 1, 2023 · 2 deaths
Dust storms7Jul 2024—

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 Valley forecast zone and Maricopa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Morristown?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWA (Phoenix, AZ), about 67 miles 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over MorristownView
KIWA
Phoenix, AZ		67 mi southeast5,300 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KFSX
Flagstaff, AZ		95 mi east-northeast8,900 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KYUX
Yuma, AZ		151 mi southwest18,400 ftLimited — 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 Morristown

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Morristown. Most came in September and July. The strongest was an F1 on September 5, 1981, which touched down about 21 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on November 18, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles west-northwest of town.

Hail: 16 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on August 15, 2003.

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 Morristown'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.

Morristown radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Morristown, AZ?

KIWA (Phoenix, AZ), about 67 miles southeast. KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Morristown?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Morristown the lowest scan from KIWA is about 5,300 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.

Is TALON's radar for Morristown 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 Morristown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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