Oljato-Monument Valley, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Oljato-Monument Valley, Navajo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Oljato-Monument Valley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 95 days in the Chinle Valley forecast zone and Navajo County — the most common reported hazard around Oljato-Monument Valley, mostly in July and August. Next come flooding (25 days) and dust storms (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 95 | Sep 2025 | Aug 11, 2022 · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 25 | Oct 2025 | Mar 22, 2023 · 1 death |
| Dust storms | 23 | May 2021 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 21 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 1997 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 21 | Sep 2025 | Apr 23, 1997 · $6,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Dec 2021 | — |
| Wildfires | 6 | Jul 2003 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2013 | Jul 19, 2013 · 1 death |
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 Navajo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Oljato-Monument Valley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 152 miles west-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 Oljato-Monument Valley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 152 mi west-northwest | 18,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 176 mi south-southwest | 23,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 180 mi northeast | 24,500 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 Oljato-Monument Valley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Oljato-Monument Valley. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F0 on October 18, 2005, which passed about 22 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 13, 2022, which passed about 21 miles east of town.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on October 21, 1957.
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 Oljato-Monument Valley'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.
Oljato-Monument Valley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Oljato-Monument Valley, AZ?
KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 152 miles west-northwest. KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ) is 176 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Oljato-Monument Valley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Oljato-Monument Valley the lowest scan from KICX is about 18,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Oljato-Monument Valley 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 Oljato-Monument Valley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.