Padre Ranchitos, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Padre Ranchitos, Yuma County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Padre Ranchitos?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 95 days in the Yuma forecast zone and Yuma County — the most common reported hazard around Padre Ranchitos, mostly in August and September. Next come excessive heat (43 days) and flash flooding (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 95 | Sep 2025 | Aug 26, 2010 · $5.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 43 | Jun 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Sep 2025 | Sep 8, 2015 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Sep 2025 | May 1, 2023 · $50,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 7 | Sep 2023 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Aug 2023 | Aug 20, 2023 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Sep 2009 | Sep 5, 2009 · $20,000 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 Yuma forecast zone and Yuma County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Padre Ranchitos?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KYUX (Yuma, AZ), about 11 miles south. 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 Padre Ranchitos | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KYUX Yuma, AZ | 11 mi south | 600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KNKX San Diego, CA | 141 mi west | 16,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 178 mi east-northeast | 24,000 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 Padre Ranchitos
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of Padre Ranchitos. Most came in September and July. The strongest was an F1 on July 5, 1965, which touched down about 6 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 13, 2018, which touched down about 22 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 5 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on April 28, 1964.
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 Padre Ranchitos'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.
Padre Ranchitos radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Padre Ranchitos, AZ?
KYUX (Yuma, AZ), about 11 miles south. KNKX (San Diego, CA) is 141 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Padre Ranchitos?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Padre Ranchitos the lowest scan from KYUX is about 600 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Padre Ranchitos 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 Padre Ranchitos, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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