Pine Lake, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pine Lake, Mohave County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pine Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 294 days in the Hualapai Mountains forecast zone and Mohave County — the most common reported hazard around Pine Lake, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (166 days) and flooding (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 294 | Nov 2025 | Jul 24, 2007 · 2 deaths · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 166 | Aug 2025 | Aug 25, 2008 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 29 | Aug 2025 | Dec 21, 2010 · $4.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 26 | Jun 2024 | Aug 22, 2016 · $100,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 3 | Sep 2022 | Jul 17, 2021 · $5,000 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 Hualapai Mountains forecast zone and Mohave County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Pine Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 71 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 Pine Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 71 mi northwest | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 156 mi east-southeast | 19,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 177 mi southeast | 23,800 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 Pine Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pine Lake. Most came in July and November. The strongest was an F1 on November 22, 1996, which passed about 18 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 24, 2020, which touched down about 9 miles north of town.
Hail: 15 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 5, 2009.
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 Pine Lake'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.
Pine Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pine Lake, AZ?
KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 71 miles northwest. KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ) is 156 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Pine Lake flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 294 days in the Hualapai Mountains forecast zone and Mohave County; the deadliest was on July 24, 2007, with 2 deaths. TALON's free flash-flood risk layer shows, every 2 minutes, how close the rain that has fallen is to what it takes to flood — turn it on under Layers.
Is TALON's radar for Pine Lake 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 Pine Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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