Oak Creek Canyon, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Oak Creek Canyon, Coconino County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Oak Creek Canyon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 203 days in the Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons forecast zone and Coconino County — the most common reported hazard around Oak Creek Canyon, mostly in July and August. Next come flooding (44 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 203 | Jun 2026 | Aug 12, 1997 · 11 deaths |
| Flooding | 44 | Oct 2025 | Jul 30, 2010 · $40,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Feb 2024 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 28 | Jun 2024 | Jul 17, 2023 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 19 | Oct 2025 | Jul 23, 2013 · 2 deaths |
| Wildfires | 18 | May 2014 | May 20, 2014 · $7.0 million damage |
| Debris flows | 6 | Sep 2011 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Dec 2021 | — |
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 Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons forecast zone and Coconino County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Oak Creek Canyon get?
A normal year brings about 77 inches of snow to Oak Creek Canyon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mund'S Park weather station 6.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (21.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 3.9 | 11.2 | 21.9 | 17.7 | 15.1 | 6.4 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Oak Creek Canyon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 41 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Oak Creek Canyon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 41 mi southeast | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 115 mi south | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 185 mi west-northwest | 25,500 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 Oak Creek Canyon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of Oak Creek Canyon, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and August. The strongest was an EF3 on October 6, 2010, which passed about 10 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 18, 2018, which passed about 19 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 88 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on October 6, 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.
On TALON you get Oak Creek Canyon'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.
Oak Creek Canyon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Oak Creek Canyon, AZ?
KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 41 miles southeast. KIWA (Phoenix, AZ) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Oak Creek Canyon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Oak Creek Canyon the lowest scan from KFSX is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Oak Creek Canyon 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 Oak Creek Canyon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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