Naco, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Naco, Cochise County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Naco?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 181 days in the Eastern Cochise County Below 5000 Feet including Douglas/Willcox forecast zone and Cochise County — the most common reported hazard around Naco, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (146 days) and excessive heat (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 181 | Jun 2026 | Aug 6, 1997 · 6 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 146 | Sep 2025 | Aug 24, 2010 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 45 | May 2026 | Jun 25, 2024 · 2 deaths |
| Dust storms | 24 | Apr 2026 | Apr 28, 2016 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 14 | Mar 2025 | Feb 22, 2023 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Oct 2025 | Aug 24, 2022 · $1.5 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 13 | Aug 2023 | Jun 30, 2015 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 8 | May 2025 | Feb 23, 2022 · $150,000 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 Eastern Cochise County Below 5000 Feet including Douglas/Willcox forecast zone and Cochise County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Naco get?
A normal year brings about 3.3 inches of snow to Naco, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bisbee 1Wnw weather station 7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 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 Naco?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEMX (Tucson, AZ), about 56 miles 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 Naco | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEMX Tucson, AZ | 56 mi northwest | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 168 mi northwest | 22,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 194 mi east-northeast | 27,600 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 Naco
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Naco. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F1 on July 28, 1966, which touched down about 5 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on November 29, 2009, which touched down about 19 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 28 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on September 7, 2021.
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 Naco'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.
Naco radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Naco, AZ?
KEMX (Tucson, AZ), about 56 miles northwest. KIWA (Phoenix, AZ) is 168 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Naco?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Naco the lowest scan from KEMX is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Naco 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 Naco, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Bisbee, AZ radar 4 mi
- Douglas, AZ radar 23 mi
- Tombstone, AZ radar 27 mi
- Sierra Vista, AZ radar 27 mi
- Huachuca City, AZ radar 31 mi
- Benson, AZ radar 46 mi
- Nogales, AZ radar 59 mi