Prescott Valley, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Prescott Valley, Yavapai County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Prescott Valley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 201 days in the Yavapai County Mountains forecast zone and Yavapai County — the most common reported hazard around Prescott Valley, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (105 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (51 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 201 | Jun 2026 | Nov 18, 2025 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 105 | Aug 2025 | Aug 23, 2015 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 51 | Feb 2026 | Feb 19, 2011 · 1 death |
| High winds | 32 | Feb 2026 | Dec 7, 2009 · 1 death · $400,000 damage |
| Flooding | 23 | Mar 2023 | Jan 21, 2010 · $500,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 17 | Jun 2022 | Jun 28, 2013 · 19 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 14 | Aug 2018 | Aug 18, 2004 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jun 2017 | — |
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 Yavapai County Mountains forecast zone and Yavapai County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Prescott Valley get?
A normal year brings about 10 inches of snow to Prescott Valley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Prescott weather station 6.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (3.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 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 Prescott Valley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 64 miles east. 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 Prescott Valley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 64 mi east | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 98 mi south-southeast | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 164 mi west-northwest | 21,000 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 Prescott Valley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 19 tornadoes within 25 miles of Prescott Valley, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and September. The strongest was an F3 on August 10, 1972, which touched down about 14 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 6, 2025, which touched down about 3 miles north of town.
Hail: 72 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on September 28, 1995.
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 Prescott 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.
Prescott Valley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Prescott Valley, AZ?
KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 64 miles east. KIWA (Phoenix, AZ) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Prescott Valley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Prescott Valley the lowest scan from KFSX is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Prescott 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 Prescott Valley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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